AP World Historymediummcq1 pt
The Sepoy Rebellion of 1857 in India was primarily a reaction to:
A.British economic policies and cultural insensitivity
B.French colonial expansion
C.The spread of Buddhism
D.The abolition of the caste system
Explanation
Core Concept
The Sepoy Rebellion was triggered by British policies including the use of animal fat on rifle cartridges (offensive to both Hindu and Muslim soldiers) and broader resentment against British cultural and economic domination.
Correct Answer
ABritish economic policies and cultural insensitivity
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