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British East India company (1600) was ____________. |
Privately owned |
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How much of India did the company control? |
3/5 |
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The British East India company kept_______. |
East India in chaos |
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Why did the British manipulate the rulers of the states? |
To suggest that they each needed the British to keep their throne. |
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Why did the company's army take over much of India? |
They claimed they had to restore order. |
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Who was played against each other to keep India in chaos? |
Rulers |
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What happened during the sepoy mutiny? |
British introduced a new rifle that forced soldiers to bite off the end of ammunition that was greased with pork/beef fat. This offended the Muslim and Hindu sepoys. |
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Who were sepoys? |
Indian soldiers who fought in British army. |
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As a result of sepoy mutiny |
Britain ended rule of east India company and ruled India directly. |
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What did the Indian soldiers do as a result of the new ammunition? |
They killed British officers as well as wives and children. |
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What was India to the English colonies? |
Jewel in the crown |
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Why did the British close factories? |
To prevent competition |
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Name given to British rule in India |
The Raj |
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What was the first nationalist group founded in 1885? |
Indian National Congress which was founded by English speaking Indians |
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Nationalism turned radical when... |
British announced plans to divide Bengal |
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The Muslims felt that the Hindus opposition was for what reasons? |
Political. |
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What league was formed in 1906? |
Muslim league. |
