Sepoy Rebellion Causes

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3) The cause of the Sepoy Rebellion was the East India Company, and the rules they created. They forced sepoys to serve anywhere, and passed a law that allowed Hindu widows to remarry. Hindus believed this undermined their beliefs. Both sides felt fear, hatred, and distrust towards the other side. The British policy was also changed. India began to develop for Britain's economic benefit.

4) There were positive and negative effects on British rule in India. The British revised the legal system for promote justice for all classes. Railroads were created to help Indians travel across their country, and communication devices, such as the telegraph and the postal system were established. The upper classes sent their sons to British schools, where

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