Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 18

Instructions

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.

Conclusion A

British technology and Western education were embraced by Indians.

  1. Question 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

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 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

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 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

    A.
    B.

Conclusion B

Britain sought to maintain good relations and dialogue with elite Indians, while ruling over them.

  1. Question 18.34

    Evidence 1: Source 18.1C: The British and Indian Princes

    Evidence 1: Source 18.1C: The British and Indian Princes

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 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

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 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

    A.
    B.

Conclusion C

British rule had a detrimental impact on Indian economic development.

  1. Question 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

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 18.38

    Evidence 2: Source 18.1B: Tiger Hunting in Colonial India

    Evidence 2: Source 18.1B: Tiger Hunting in Colonial India

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 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

    A.
    B.