Question

Which quote from this section assesses a long term impact of British rule.(1 point) Responses "Railroads connected economic centers across India.” "Railroads connected economic centers across India.” “Since the majority of India’s labor force was devoted to growing cash crops as raw materials for British industry, Indian industry remained underdeveloped through the end of British rule.” “Since the majority of India’s labor force was devoted to growing cash crops as raw materials for British industry, Indian industry remained underdeveloped through the end of British rule.” “...Poor farmers were oppressed by these high taxes. Meanwhile, political administrators received huge payoffs from them.” “...Poor farmers were oppressed by these high taxes. Meanwhile, political administrators received huge payoffs from them.” "Markets were restructured to suit industrial British interests, leading to high levels of unemployment in the handicrafts industry.”

Answer 1

The quote that assesses a long-term impact of British rule is: “Since the majority of India’s labor force was devoted to growing cash crops as raw materials for British industry, Indian industry remained underdeveloped through the end of British rule.” This statement highlights the lasting consequences on India's industrial development due to British economic policies.