Eighth Grade American History
Grade 7Social Studies45 min
Learning Objective
I can analyze the impact of British policies on colonial discontent.
Lesson Flow
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The Unmaking of India: How the British Impoverished the World’s Richest Country
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how the British East India Company's policies regarding Indian textiles led to economic hardship and discontent among Indian artisans. Explain how the high tax rates imposed by the British on Indian cultivators contributed to widespread poverty and resentment. ”
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