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What were some of the consequences of British policies ?

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Since the war benefited the many American colonists from England, the British government reasoned colonists should help pay for it. Laws passed between 1763 and 1775 regulated trade in the colonies and imposed new taxes to refill British coffers. Parliament refused to respond to colonial concerns, sparking the Revolutionary War. Sugar and Spice

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Amid social issues like Sati, Child Marriages, and Infanticides; ideas like Liberty, Equality, Freedom, and Human Rights were brought by the British. To improve the condition of women in society, various legal measures were introduced. British showed keenness in introducing the English language to Indian society.

Some economic consequences include;...

Under British rule, India's share of the world economy declined from 24.4% in 1700 down to 4.2% in 1950. India's GDP (PPP) per capita was stagnant during the Mughal Empire and began to decline prior to the onset of British rule. India's share of global industrial output declined from 25% in 1750 down to 2% in 1900.

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