Resistance Flashcards
How did compartmentalisment effect resistance?
Different areas underwent development at different speeds therefore they underwent different forms of resistance at different times.
What is primary resistance and when does it normally take place?
when the ruling elites collaborate with those below them in order to repel forgein forces. Normally comes after elites realise they face crisis of displacement from foreign powers.
Why was primary resistance limited in india?
Britain purposely played mutually antagonistic groups off against each other.
Examples of Primary
Santhal rebellion. Saw resistance of the zamindars and the brits. First Sikh war….
Stokes on 1857?
Primary in some areas that britiain had not reached and broken down power structure in. Secondary resistance in other areas.
Who did sepoys try to unit with over peasants
urban centres and political movements
Why did the Rajput and Gujars resist?
They faced crisis of displacement not economic down turn. Could have been beneficial.
Why did peasants stay loyal to higher castes?
They feared loss of land and traditional structures. Caste system important to resistance.
