The famines in India, particularly the Great Bengal Famine of 1943, highlighted the British government's neglect and exploitative policies, leading to widespread suffering and death. Many Indians perceived the British colonial administration as prioritizing war efforts and resource extraction over the welfare of the local population. This betrayal fostered resentment, eroded trust, and galvanized anti-colonial sentiments, ultimately alienating the goodwill of Indians toward British rule. The famines served as a stark reminder of the dire consequences of colonial indifference and exploitation.
The British benefited much more from the economic system than most Indians did.British pressure on farmers to switch from food crops to cash crops contributed to famines that killed millions of Indians.Much of India endured deforestationThe systematic clearing of forests. to make room for cash crops.The importing of British textiles damaged the Indian textile industry.The British refused to give Indians key roles in government.The school system set up by the British served only the elite; roughly 90 percent of Indians did not benefit from the schools.
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The British did not allow Indians into key government positions. British policies let to nore famines. (apex)
The British did not allow Indians into key government positions. British policies let to nore famines. (apex)
The British did not allow Indians into key government positions. British policies let to nore famines. (apex)
Between 1800 and 1900, approximately 30 million Indians died of starvation largely due to a combination of British colonial policies, economic exploitation, and natural disasters. The British administration prioritized cash crop production for export over food crops, leading to food scarcity. Additionally, inadequate response to famines and poor infrastructure hindered relief efforts, exacerbating the crisis. These factors, alongside widespread poverty and social upheaval, contributed to the devastating famines during this period.
It was really poor. Indians and the Indian rulers were treated as puppets. British used to be given high jobs and Indians were given jobs below their qualifications. The British looted most of the India. Peasents were treated as slaves. Tax was too high and their were man made famines. The british forced the farmers to grow cotton and indigo which were used as raw materials in industries. They abolished many Indian rituals as sati system, polygamy and child marriage. They opened schools also where all type of children of all religions were given education. There was more discrimination between the British and Indians. Indians were dying for the independence.
There are thirteen famines mentioned in the Bible.
the british treated Indians like inferior humans. british building had boards saying "dogs and Indians not allowed". during the british rule an estmated 40 million Indians died due to massacres and famines. as a mater of fact: regions longest under british rule were the poorest regions in India.
Famines.
an extreme shortage of food
Famines in themselves do not cause disease; they cause malnutrition, which is a preventable condition that can be considered as a disease. There are other diseases that are common in areas where there are famines and most of these have to do with sanitation. The leading killer in the world is cholera which is from drinking unsafe water.
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