Practice - Causes of the Uprising
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Practice Questions
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What was the Doctrine of Lapse?
💡 Hint: Think about how this affected Indian rulers.
How did heavy taxation impact peasants?
💡 Hint: Consider the economic burden on farmers.
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What policy allowed the British to annex Indian kingdoms without a natural heir?
💡 Hint: Consider the name associated with Lord Dalhousie.
True or False: The greased cartridges issue was culturally neutral and did not affect anyone's beliefs.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the contents of the cartridges.
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Critically assess how cultural perceptions of British reforms can incite revolt, citing specific examples.
💡 Hint: Think of specific reforms that were met with backlash.
Evaluate the failure of the uprising in terms of military organization and leadership.
💡 Hint: Consider who the key leaders were and their coordination.
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