Practice - Policies and the People
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Practice Questions
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Who was Rani Lakshmibai?
💡 Hint: Think about notable figures in 1857.
What did sepoys refuse to accept?
💡 Hint: Consider religious sentiments involved.
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What policy led to widespread peasant discontent?
💡 Hint: Reflect on factors that would lead to unrest.
True or False: The British recognized Bahadur Shah Zafar after 1857.
💡 Hint: Consider what happened to the Mughal dynasty. --- ## Challenge Problems 1. **Problem**: Evaluate the reasons why collective grievances lead to a successful uprising. Why didn’t the initial protests lead to successful outcomes? - **Solution**: Initial protests lacked coordination and support; grievances became widespread, leading to unity and collective action. - **Hint**: Consider the timeline and escalation of dissatisfaction. 2. **Problem**: Discuss the broader implications of the 1857 uprising on British colonial policies. How did it shape future governance? - **Solution**: The rebellion forced the British to rethink policies, leading to more direct control and an increase in diplomatic strategies. - **Hint**: Focus on the outcomes and changes in governance.
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Evaluate the reasons why collective grievances lead to a successful uprising. Why didn’t the initial protests lead to successful outcomes?
💡 Hint: Consider the timeline and escalation of dissatisfaction.
Discuss the broader implications of the 1857 uprising on British colonial policies. How did it shape future governance?
💡 Hint: Focus on the outcomes and changes in governance.
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