What was the goal of the Indian National Congress?

a share in the governing process

The British imprisoned sepoy guards because they

refused to load their guns with cartridges rumored to be greased with cow a

The British brought order and stability to a society that was

divided into many political systems.

Which of the following was an effect of British domination?

The Indians became interested in their own culture.

Why was the new Indian school system a problem for Indians?

It failed to educate 90 percent of the population.

What was the impact of British rule on the Indian economy?

British manufactured goods destroyed local industries.

What role did newspapers play in the independence movement?

They raised support for nationalist causes.

When Indian farmers switched to growing cotton, they

didn't grow enough food to feed the population.

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1
What was the goal of the Indian National Congress?
a share in the governing process
development of new trade routes
immediate independence for India
education for all Indians
2
After the battle, Queen Victoria assumed the title of
empress of India.
ruler of Kampur.
queen of the Hindus.
manager of the East Indies Company.
3
The British imprisoned sepoy guards because they
refused to wear battle dress in parades.
were unable to learn English military commands.
couldn't speak English well enough.
refused to load their guns with cartridges rumored to be greased with cow a
4
The British brought order and stability to a society that was
in a civil war between Hindus and Muslims.
divided into many political systems.
led by the sepoys.
unruly and disorderly.
5
Which of the following was an effect of British domination?
The Indian standard of living improved.
The Indians wanted to become British citizens.
The Indians received a well-rounded education.
The Indians became interested in their own culture.
6
Why was the new Indian school system a problem for Indians?
It was taught only in English.
It taught only military science.
It educated only the British elite.
It failed to educate 90 percent of the population.
7
Who was a key leader of Indian independence?
Queen Victoria
Mohandas Gandhi
Bande Mataram
Lord Macaulay
8
What was the impact of British rule on the Indian economy?
The majority of Indians reaped financial benefits.
British manufactured goods destroyed local industries.
There was in increase in the number of retail jobs for Indians.
More types of goods were available for Indians to buy.
9
What role did newspapers play in the independence movement?
They raised support for nationalist causes.
They kept people informed about current events.
They didn't play an important role.
They improved the literacy of the Indian population.
10
When Indian farmers switched to growing cotton, they
depleted the soil of necessary minerals.
competed with British cotton production.
didn't grow enough food to feed the population.
glutted the market and couldn't find customers.

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