Practice Let’s Discuss (5.8) - When People Revolt 1857 and After

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Question 1.
What was a primary grievance of the peasants?
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Think about the economic conditions they faced.
Question 2.
Who was Bahadur Shah Zafar?
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He became a focal point for those revolting.
3Question 3.
What were the primary grievances of the sepoys?
- Low wages
- Religion violation
- High taxes
- All of the above
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Consider the conditions under which sepoys served.
4Question 4.
True or False: The British successfully negotiated with the rebellious Indian rulers.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the outcomes of their negotiations.
Question 5.
Discuss how the interaction between local grievances and British policies contributed to the 1857 rebellion's outbreak.
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Link the various levels of discontent to see the bigger picture.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the role of leadership in the 1857 uprising, focusing on Bahadur Shah Zafar and his impact on the rebels.
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Consider the importance of symbols in historical movements.

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