Practice Setting Up A New Administration (2.3) - From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power

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Question 1.
What were the two types of courts established by Hastings?
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Think about the types of legal issues handled.
Question 2.
Who was the first Governor-General of India?
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He introduced significant administrative changes.
3Question 3.
Who was the first Governor-General of India?
- Warren Hastings
- Robert Clive
- Lord Dalhousie
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He was known for introducing changes in the judicial system.
4Question 4.
True or False: The sepoy army was primarily composed of cavalry soldiers.
- True
- False
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Think about the changes in military strategies.
Question 5.
Evaluate the long-term impacts of Hastings' dual court system on post-colonial India.
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Consider the current judicial system's roots in colonial practices.
Question 6.
Analyze how the military reforms initiated by Hastings set a precedent for future conflicts in India.
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Reflect on the Revolt of 1857 and its underlying causes related to military composition.

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