THE BRITISH EMPIRE IN INDIA PART 2

Which Indian empire was declining when the

British East India Company

began to take over territory?

• A. Gupta Empire
  

• B. Mughal Empire
  

• C. Maratha Empire
  

• D. Maurya Empire
  

How did the British East India Company often gain control over princely states in India?

• By directly annexing territories through military force.

• By offering military support in internal conflicts and then installing their own tax collectors.

• By establishing exclusive trade agreements that economically weakened the states.

• By forming alliances with other European powers to divide territories.

Why did the East India Company implement strict tax collection rules?

• To ensure that employees were not corrupt.

• To maximize profits for shareholders by minimizing employee salaries.

• To fund long-term development projects in India.

• To provide more money for their soldiers stationed in India.

What was a significant consequence for Indian farmers when the British demanded taxes in cash?

• Farmers were able to invest more in their land and increase crop yields.

• Farmers could easily sell their produce for high prices due to increased demand for cash.

• Farmers struggled to earn enough cash to pay taxes, leading to evictions and widespread poverty.

• Farmers diversified their crops, leading to a more stable agricultural economy.

What major change occurred in 1858 regarding British control in India?

• A. The company was dissolved and India came under direct British rule
  

• B. India gained independence
  

• C. India was divided into East and West
  

• D. The Mughal Empire was restored