Practice Conclusion (2.4) - From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power

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Question 1.
What percentage of India did the East India Company control by 1857?
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Recall the figures mentioned in the section.
Question 2.
Which technology helped in reducing travel time to India?
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Think about advancements in transportation.
3Question 3.
What was the main transition of the East India Company in the 18th century?
- Became a military force
- Shifted to territorial control
- Focused solely on trade
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Recall their expansion strategies.
4Question 4.
True or False: By 1857, the East India Company controlled less than 50% of India.
- True
- False
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Consider the specifics mentioned.
Question 5.
Evaluate how technological advancements can shape the political landscape, using the East India Company’s use of steam technology as your primary example.
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Consider how rapid changes affect authority.
Question 6.
Critically assess the socio-economic impacts of colonial rule, particularly how the East India Company's policies shaped Indian society.
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Reflect on specific examples from history.

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