Practice Suppression Of The Revolt (6.5) - The Great Uprising of 1857

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Question 1.
What was one reason the British were able to suppress the revolt?
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Think about what tools and tactics give an army an advantage.
Question 2.
Who was the leader that died fighting in 1858?
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She was a prominent female leader from Jhansi.
3Question 3.
What was a major reason for the suppression of the revolt?
- a) British superiority in numbers
- b) Unity among Indian leaders
- c) Inferior British tactics
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Consider the resources and organization levels of both sides.
4Question 4.
True or False: The lack of unity among Indian leaders helped strengthen the revolt.
- True
- False
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Think about how disunity can affect a group’s strength in conflict.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effects of Rani Lakshmibai’s death on the Indian rebellion. Discuss both immediate and long-term impacts.
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Consider the role of a leader on their followers.
Question 6.
Discuss the strategic advantages the British had over the rebels and how they used these to suppress the uprising.
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Think about what resources matter in warfare.

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