Practice Repression (2.4) - Rebels and the Raj The Revolt of 1857 and Its Representations

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Question 1.
What was martial law?
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Think of military versus civilian authority.
Question 2.
How did the British respond to the rebellion?
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Recall the context of the uprising.
3Question 3.
What does martial law imply?
- Civil rule
- Military control
- Democratic governance
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Think about who enforces the law.
4Question 4.
True or False: The British completely controlled the situation after the rebellion began.
- True
- False
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Consider the ongoing battles they fought.
Question 5.
Critically assess how the British use of martial law could have affected future rebellions in India.
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Consider how oppression can galvanize movements.
Question 6.
Construct a timeline outlining major events from the initial rebellion to the British reconciliation efforts.
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Break it down into segments: rebellion start, key battles, resolution efforts.

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