Eighth Grade American History
Learning Objective
I can analyze the impact of British policies on colonial discontent.
Practice Questions
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1. Describe two ways in which the British disrupted the Indian textile industry, and explain how these actions contributed to colonial discontent.
2. Explain how the British East India Company transformed India from a manufacturing economy to an exporter of raw materials. What impact did this have on Indian artisans and the overall Indian economy?
3. The video mentions that the British imposed extremely high tax rates on Indian cultivators. Explain how these taxes were collected and what consequences they had for the Indian population.
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Educational Video
The Unmaking of India: How the British Impoverished the World’s Richest Country
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