Practice The Uprising Spreads (5.3.2) - When People Revolt 1857 and After

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Question 1.
What triggered the uprising of 1857?
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Think about the new military orders given to sepoys.
Question 2.
Who was Bahadur Shah Zafar?
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Recall who the sepoys rallied around for leadership.
3Question 3.
What was one of the main reasons for the sepoys' anger?
- High taxation
- New cartridges
- Political annexation
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Think about the military changes that led to rebellion.
4Question 4.
True or False: Bahadur Shah Zafar readily embraced leadership of the uprising.
- True
- False
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Consider his position and the pressure from sepoys.
Question 5.
Considering the multiplicity of factors leading to the uprising, evaluate how a singular change in British policy could have averted the rebellion. Discuss the potential impacts.
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Think about the impact of policies on societal relations.
Question 6.
Design a hypothetical strategy for Bahadur Shah Zafar that could have strengthened the uprising in its early days, considering the sociopolitical environment of 1857.
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Consider effective leadership techniques across diverse communities.

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