1.10 And 1.11 Flashcards
1
Q
What was “The Enlightenment”
A
A free thinking culture environment that emerged in the seventeenth century
2
Q
What two actions taken by colonial Britain reduced Indian living standards
A
Railways for military use and not economic development
Entrenching local elites
3
Q
Why did railways being used for military take a toll on India
A
Used for military and not for transporting productucrs to manufacturers like in other nations which would have caused a substantial increase in output
4
Q
Why did entrenching local elites take a toll on India
A
Entrenchment of power and property rights of Indian landowners to take tax and give it to Britain
