Practice Aftermath (5.5) - When People Revolt 1857 and After

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Question 1.
What was the Act of 1858 about?
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Think about who controlled India before this act.
Question 2.
What title was given to the Governor-General?
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Consider what role represents the British monarch in India.
3Question 3.
What was the main purpose of the 1858 Act?
- To increase Indian representation
- To transfer power to the British Crown
- To annex Indian territories
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It involved a significant change in who ruled India.
4Question 4.
True or False: The British shifted military recruitment to include more Indian soldiers after the revolt.
- True
- False
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Consider what happened to Indian soldiers after the uprising.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the British policies implemented after 1857 in maintaining control over India.
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Consider both immediate effects and long-range consequences.
Question 6.
Critically assess the implications of military restructuring on Indian society.
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Think about community dynamics and trust.

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