Which quote from this section assesses a long term impact of British rule.(1 point) Responses “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.” "Markets were restructured to suit industrial British interests, leading to high levels of unemployment in the handicrafts industry.” "Markets were restructured to suit industrial British interests, leading to high levels of unemployment in the handicrafts industry.” “...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.” "Railroads connected economic centers across India.”

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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 enduring effect of British policies on India's economic structure and the long-term underdevelopment of local industry as a result.