Practice Methods Used By The British To Expand Power (4)

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Question 1.
What is the Subsidiary Alliance?
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Think about the relationship between Indian rulers and British control.
Question 2.
Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
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Consider the reforms made by British officials.
3Question 3.
Which method allowed the British to annex states without male heirs?
- Subsidiary Alliance
- Doctrine of Lapse
- Military Conquest
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Recall the policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Subsidiary Alliance increased the independence of Indian rulers.
- True
- False
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Think about the control the British exercised over Indian states.
Question 5.
Discuss the long-term effects of the Doctrine of Lapse on India's political landscape post-colonization.
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Think about the implications for future rulers and state integrity.
Question 6.
Compare the effectiveness of military conquests versus diplomatic strategies like the Subsidiary Alliance in maintaining British control.
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Evaluate both strategies in terms of short and long-term governance.

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