Practice Source5 : “i Impeach The Common Enemy And Oppressor Of All.” (2.3.2) - From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power

Practice: Source5 : “I impeach the common enemy and oppressor of all.”

Lesson 2.3.2From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power

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Question 1.
What year did the Battle of Plassey occur?
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It's the same year the British significantly gained power in Bengal.
Question 2.
Who was the first Governor-General of India?
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He was involved in the Company during its formative years.
3Question 3.
What was a major outcome of the Battle of Plassey?
- Established Mughal power
- Increased British control over India
- Nothing significant happened
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Remember the significance of the British victory in 1757.
4Question 4.
True or False: Warren Hastings was acquitted after his impeachment.
- True
- False
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Think about the nature of political scrutiny during colonial times.
Question 5.
Construct a timeline showcasing the key events leading to the East India Company's rise to power from its trading origins to the establishment of direct rule over India.
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Consider organizing the timeline chronologically and focus on the significance of each event.
Question 6.
Debate the ethical implications of the East India Company's actions from a historical viewpoint. Was their expansion justified?
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Encourage students to use historical evidence to support their arguments.

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