Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 18
This exercise asks you to assess the relationship between conclusions and evidence. Identify which of the following conclusions are supported by the specific piece of evidence. Click yes for those pieces of evidence that support the conclusion and no for those that do not.
British technology and Western education were embraced by Indians.
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18.31
Evidence 1: Gandhi’s views on British technologies in Source 18.5: Gandhi on Modern Civilization
Evidence 1: Gandhi’s views on British technologies in Source 18.5: Gandhi on Modern Civilization
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18.32
Evidence 2: Roy’s advice concerning a new school in Source 18.2: Seeking Western Education
Evidence 2: Roy’s advice concerning a new school in Source 18.2: Seeking Western Education
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18.33
Evidence 3: Naoroji’s assessment of British contributions or “credits” in Source 18.4: The Credits and Debits of British Rule in India
Evidence 3: Naoroji’s assessment of British contributions or “credits” in Source 18.4: The Credits and Debits of British Rule in India
Britain sought to maintain good relations and dialogue with elite Indians, while ruling over them.
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18.34
Evidence 1: Source 18.1C: The British and Indian Princes
Evidence 1: Source 18.1C: The British and Indian Princes
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18.35
Evidence 2: “Section I: Regarding Zamindars [large landowners]” in Source 18.3: The Indian Rebellion
Evidence 2: “Section I: Regarding Zamindars [large landowners]” in Source 18.3: The Indian Rebellion
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18.36
Evidence 3: Roy’s letter to Lord Amherst in Source 18.2: Seeking Western Education
Evidence 3: Roy’s letter to Lord Amherst in Source 18.2: Seeking Western Education
British rule had a detrimental impact on Indian economic development.
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18.37
Evidence 1: Gandhi’s discussion of railways in Source 18.5: Gandhi on Modern Civilization
Evidence 1: Gandhi’s discussion of railways in Source 18.5: Gandhi on Modern Civilization
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18.38
Evidence 2: Source 18.1B: Tiger Hunting in Colonial India
Evidence 2: Source 18.1B: Tiger Hunting in Colonial India
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18.39
Evidence 3: “Section IV: Regarding Artisans” in Source 18.3: The Indian Rebellion
Evidence 3: “Section IV: Regarding Artisans” in Source 18.3: The Indian Rebellion