Practice Source1 : The Promise Of Riches (2.1.5) - From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power

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Question 1.
Who was Robert Clive?
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Consider his role in India after a key military victory.
Question 2.
What is a nawab?
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Think about the local rulers during the Company's expansion.
3Question 3.
What did Robert Clive express regarding India's wealth?
- It was unimportant
- It could generate vast income
- It was too risky
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Think about what he wrote post-Battle of Plassey.
4Question 4.
True or False: The East India Company was initially focused on territorial expansion.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the Company's early objectives.
Question 5.
Critically evaluate the changes in the East India Company's objectives post-Plassey and the implications for local rulers.
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Analyze both military and economic strategies used by the Company.
Question 6.
Discuss the role of economic incentives in shaping the policies of the East India Company.
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Focus on the link between profit and power.

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