Practice Nawabs Lose Their Power (5.1.1) - When People Revolt 1857 and After

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Question 1.
What did the British do to reduce the authority of nawabs?
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Think about who might have influenced the kings.
Question 2.
Name one prominent figure who resisted British rule.
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Remember a brave queen during this period?
3Question 3.
What was the primary reason for the decline of nawabs’ power?
- Military defeats
- British policies
- Natural disasters
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Consider the influence of a foreign power on local rulers.
4Question 4.
True or False: Rani Lakshmibai was recognized by the British as the rightful ruler.
- True
- False
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Think about the negotiations she made with the British.
Question 5.
Critique the British justifications for annexation from a socio-economic perspective.
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Consider local perspectives and benefits versus exploitation.
Question 6.
Evaluate how the military strategies used by British forces in quelling the uprising reflected their broader imperial policies.
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Look at specific examples of military engagement in the revolts.

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