Practice Expansion Of Trade And Commerce (1.5) - Emergence of the Colonial Economy

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Question 1.
What were the main raw materials exported from India during British rule?
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Think of the industries in Britain that needed resources.
Question 2.
What does the term 'trade imbalance' mean?
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Consider the flow of goods between two regions.
3Question 3.
What was a significant outcome of the British establishing trade networks in India?
- Increased local manufacturing
- Economic dependency on Britain
- Reduced exports
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Consider the overall impact of these networks.
4Question 4.
True or False: India's economy under British rule was self-sufficient.
- True
- False
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Focus on what 'self-sufficient' means.
Question 5.
Discuss how the reorientation of trade affected the social fabric of India.
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Consider the cultural and community implications.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of raw materials in shaping colonial policies.
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Think about how resources influenced governance strategies.

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