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The British believed that English literature was more valuable than literature in antiquity. They believed it was paramount to teach Indians English because their dialects were rude, poor and needed to be enriched. Thomas Macauley believed that once the Indians were taught English literature, they could be used as interpreters between the uneducated masses and the British.
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What role did british literature play in the colonization of India?
It helped promote the spread of English culture and values.The spread of English literature was encouraged by the colonial government to Anglicize India.The spread of English literature was encouraged by the colonial government to Anglicize India. -apex
What role did the government's promotion of English literature in colonial universities?
It familiarized native Indians with British cultural references
The colonial revolt against control by the English government?
Revolutionary War
English kings granted colonial charters because they believed colonies would?
Benefit england...
Which is a greater impact on colonial government the passage of the English bill of rights or the great awakening?
The Great Awakening because it was better than bill of rights
What has the author Richard Lever written?
Richard Lever has written: 'Post-colonial literatures in English' -- subject(s): Bibliography, History and criticism, In literature, Postcolonialism in literature, Australian literature, Postcolonialism
What is literature in English and English in literature?
Literature in English is the writing written in English, but English in literature is the overall English literature that there is in the general category of "literature."
How did the English bill of rights influence English government?
The English parliament's two chamber structure also influence colonial governments.
How did the English bill of right influence the government?
The English parliament's two chamber structure also influence colonial governments.
Colonial governments illustrated English ideas of good government Describe the similarities between the colonial governments and the English government?
they lived in the digestive system getting through by the anus going into the toilet and the sewer and ate Burger king while pooping
Define and analyze the term in new literatures in English and show how it is different from Commonwealth literature and post colonial literature?
to give detail.to talk with depth to give detail.to talk with depth
Who is the English man who believed government was a social contract with the people?
John Locke.
