Practice Subsidiary Alliance (4.2) - Traders to Rulers

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Question 1.
What was the Subsidiary Alliance?
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Think of the meaning of the words 'subsidiary' and 'alliance'.
Question 2.
Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance?
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Recall the British Governor-General's role in India.
3Question 3.
What was one key requirement of the Subsidiary Alliance?
- Maintain British troops
- Repair local infrastructure
- Manage foreign trade
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Think about military obligations.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Subsidiary Alliance allowed Indian rulers to manage their foreign affairs independently.
- True
- False
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Consider who held the power to negotiate treaties.
Question 5.
Evaluate why the Subsidiary Alliance could be seen as a more efficient way for the British to control regions compared to outright colonization.
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Think about the benefits of having local leaders act on behalf of an empire.
Question 6.
Critique the ethical implications of the Subsidiary Alliance on Indian sovereignty. What were the moral conflicts involved?
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Reflect on how consent was given under duress in political situations.

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