Question:
Which of the following was an unintended consequence the British had on India during imperialism?
A) Britain built many railroads and added telegraph lines.
B) The native Indian economy was hurt as the British focused on cash crops like cotton.
C) Britain improved the infrastructure by building schools, hospitals, and roads
D) Britain plantations focused more on growing food for India than cash crops.
Answer:
B) The native Indian economy was hurt as the British focused on cash crops like cotton.
Explanation:
Imperialism can be defined as the process whereby a developed country extends and enlarges it rule over developing and under developed countries. The extension of this rule by developed countries, is often carried out through the use of the country's army or the process of colonization.
The British Imperialism over India started during the 18th Century. Great Britain ruled over India till when India gained their Independence.
During the British Imperialism of India,
certain things were achieved by Great Britain such as:
a. The development and construction of the railway system in India that allowed for trading activities in India.
b. Building of water systems, Hospitals , Schools, Telephone lines e.t.c.
There was an intended consequence or disadvantage the British had on India during imperialism. This intended consequence or disadvantage was that instead of focusing on developing the agricultural system in India to produce more food, the British government focused on the production of cash crops such as cotton.
This action by the British government lead to a great decrease in the wealth and prosperity of India as well as a great damage to the economy of India. There was an increase of famine due to food shortage and a lot of Indians died in millions due to this as a lot of Indians were starving.
