Textile (3): Colonialism of Indian Textile Industry Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the UK ban the sale of Indian textiles?
A
Demand for cotton was high in Britain and they needed a steady supply of raw cotton from India to maintain it. Banning Indian sales safeguarded British manufacturing.
2
Q
What was the ban on Indian textiles rooted in?
A
Protectionist policies - tariffs, taxes, import duties to protect domestic companies from Indian competition.
3
Q
How was India negatively affected by the UK’s ban and also the taking of raw cotton?
A
Wealth from Indian textiles went to UK through trade imbalances and taxes. Made India dependent on UK
3
Q
What cultural affects did the UK’s ban on Indian textiles have?
A
UK undermined handloom weaving and eroded India’s cultural identity
