Practice Awadh In Revolt (2.2) - Rebels and the Raj The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations

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Question 1.
What was the Subsidiary Alliance?
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Think about how alliances work.
Question 2.
Who was Nawab Wajid Ali Shah?
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Consider the role of local leaders in the revolt.
3Question 3.
What was the primary reason for the annexation of Awadh?
- Lack of resources
- Desire for strategic territory
- Unpopularity of Wajid Ali Shah
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Consider what strategic values imply.
4Question 4.
True or False: The revolt of 1857 was solely a military uprising.
- True
- False
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Think about the broader implications of the revolt.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of British policies in suppressing local governance and authority in Awadh. What were the long-term consequences?
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Look at the interplay of policy and social response.
Question 6.
Compare the processes of annexation in Awadh with another region under British rule. What similarities and differences do you find?
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Think about how local leadership impacts annexation.

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