WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Question
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racial equality in housing, education, and government
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widespread transportation and communication systems
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a Christian-dominated government
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a one-crop economy
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Detailed explanation-1: -The British restricted Indian industries, such as textiles. An emphasis on cash crops resulted in the loss of self-sufficiency for many villagers. The conversion to cash crops reduced food production, which caused famines. British missionaries and racism threatened traditional Indian culture.
Detailed explanation-2: -The British rulers introduced steamships on the rivers and set about improving the roads. Work on the Grand Trunk Road from Calcutta to Delhi began in 1839 and completed in the 1850’s. Efforts were also made to link by road the major cities, ports, and markets of the country.
Detailed explanation-3: -The role of moneylender, Zamindars changed the social structure in villages. The relationship of tribes with forests was changed. Movement of people from India to other colonies threatened the change in social system of caste. It also involved the oppression of laborers by curtailing their freedom and exploiting them.