British India: Reason for the Rebellions failure (British) Flashcards
What was the range of the Enfield rifle?
900 yards
What rifle had a range of 900 yards?
Enfield rifle
What rifle did the British use?
Enfield rifle
In comparison to the Brown Bess Musket, how much greater was the range of the Enfield rifle?
9 times
What was the impact of the British using the Enfield rifle?
Key factor in its military superiority as it had a better range
What gave the British military superiority?
The Enfield rifle as the greater range did more damage on the battle field
What was the impact of the telegraph?
Enabled British armies to communicate information about the movement of rebels and coordinate strategy with London.
What Enabled British armies to communicate information about the movement of rebels and coordinate strategy with London?
The telegraph
What did one mutineer on his way to his execution say?
Identified the telegraph as “the accursed string that strangles me”
Who said the telegraph was “the accursed string that strangles me”?
An Indian mutineer that was on his way to his execution
How many British soldiers sent as reinforcements?
112,000 soldiers from other parts of the empire
What happened to 112,000 soldiers from other parts of the empire?
Sent to India as reinforcements
How many soldiers did the British recruit from the loyal parts like Punjab?
310,000 soldiers
Where did the British receive 310,000 soldiers?
Loyal areas like Punjab
Who became commander in chief of India in August 1857?
Sir Colin Campbell- fought against Napoleon
