india essay plans

Question 1

what would eb your points for:
‘It was the weaknesses of the Indian rebels that explains the defeat of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.’ How far do you agree with this judgement? // How far does Britain’s ruthless response account for the defeat of the ‘Indian Mutiny’ in 1857-58?
To what extent does lack of organised rebel leadership explain the defeat of the Indian Mutiny in 1857-58?

Answer 1

1. indian rebels
2. British strengths
3. EIC Armies

Question 2

what would your points be for:
To what extent were religious and cultural issues responsible for the deteriorating relations which led to the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857? // How accurate is it to say that the Indian Rebellion occurred because of the attack on Indian religion and customs by the British in the years leading up to 1857?

Answer 2

1. missionaries + cultural superiority
2. Dalhousie’s reforms
3. Sepoy rebellion

Question 3

what would your points be for:
How far do you agree that the Indian Rebellion occurred because of the nature of Company rule up until 1857?

Answer 3

1. nature of company rule
2. missionaries
3. Dalhousie’s reforms

Question 4

what would your points be for:
‘The East India Company successfully maintained British control of India in the years 1829–58.’ How far do you agree with this judgement?

Answer 4

1. economically
2. socially
3. politically

Question 5

what would your points be for:
‘The power of the Company army was the most significant cause of the increasing British presence in India in the early 19th century.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

Answer 5

1. power of company army
2. Parliamentary Acts - political
3. trade

Question 6

what would your points be for:
How accurate is it to say that Christian missionaries had a very limited impact in India by 1857?

Question 7

what would your points be for:
‘Sleeman’s campaign against thagi was the most significant cause of cultural unrest in India between 1829 and 1856.’ To what extent do you agree?

Answer 7

1. Sleeman’s campaign against thagi
2. impact of missionaries
3. Dalhousie’s reforms

Question 8

what would your points be for:
‘Lord Dalhousie made a positive contribution to the government of India during his term as Governor General in the years 1848–56.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

Answer 8

1. territory
2. modernisation
3. attack on religion/culture