Practice Indian Trade, Colonialism And The Global System (3.2.7) - The Making of a Global World

Practice: Indian Trade, Colonialism and the Global System

Lesson 3.2.7The Making of a Global World

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Question 1.
What significant textile was exported by India before the colonial period?
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Think about the materials used for clothing.
Question 2.
Define the term 'tariffs' as used in colonial trade.
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What did governments use to protect local industries?
3Question 3.
What was the primary reason for the decline of Indian textile exports during the colonial period?
- Increased demand for textiles in India
- Tariffs imposed by Britain
- Rise of Indian manufacturing
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Focus on the impact of British policies on Indian goods.
4Question 4.
True or False: India had a trade surplus with Britain during the colonial era.
- True
- False
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Consider which side gained economically.
Question 5.
Evaluate the consequences of Britain's trade policies on the socio-economics of colonial India.
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Think about how these policies reshaped the Indian economy.
Question 6.
Propose alternative economic strategies India could have employed to counteract British colonial policies.
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Consider historical examples of resistance to colonial economic practices.

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