Practice British Emergence As A Political Power (3)

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Question 1.
What was the result of the Battle of Plassey?
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Think about who was defeated in this battle.
Question 2.
Who betrayed Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah?
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Recall the commander's name mentioned.
3Question 3.
What was a key factor in the British victory at the Battle of Plassey?
- Better weapons
- Betrayal by Mir Jafar
- Larger army
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Think about who supported the British in this battle.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Doctrine of Lapse allowed British annexation of Indian states with no male heirs.
- True
- False
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Recall what happens when rulers die without heirs.
Question 5.
Discuss the long-term effects of British colonization on Indian sovereignty and governance.
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Think about how local rulers lost autonomy.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of betrayal in both Plassey and Buxar and how it influenced the outcome of British expansion in India.
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Consider how alliances shifted in each scenario.

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