Practice East India Company Begins Trade In Bengal (2.1.1) - From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power

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Question 1.
When was the first factory of the East India Company set up in Bengal?
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Think about the timeframe of British arrival in India.
Question 2.
What was a farman?
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Remember it’s a form of royal order.
3Question 3.
What year was the first East India Company factory established in Bengal?
- 1651
- 1707
- 1857
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It was established shortly after their arrival in India.
4Question 4.
Did the Nawabs of Bengal support the East India Company's trade?
- True
- False
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Consider the conflicts that arose over trade rights.
Question 5.
Discuss the long-term socioeconomic effects of the East India Company's policies on Bengal's local economy and society.
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Think about how economic policies affect society and lead to real-world implications.
Question 6.
Critically assess the strategies employed by the East India Company to transition from a trading company to a territorial power.
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Reflect on the balance between trade and territorial ambitions in their operations.

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