Eighth Grade American History
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Objective
I can analyze the impact of British policies on colonial discontent.
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Describe two ways in which the British disrupted the Indian textile industry, and explain how these actions contributed to colonial discontent.
Explain how the British East India Company transformed India from a manufacturing economy to an exporter of raw materials. What impact did this have on Indian artisans and the overall Indian economy?
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“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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