Question

1. Why were people dissatisfied with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s?

Answer 1

following r the reasons-;

1) The arms act was passed in 1878 disallowing Indians from possessing arms

2) In same year the vernacular press act was also enacted which allowed  the government to confiscate the assets of  newspapers including their printing presses if in  the newspapers any thing was found objectional

Answer 2

Explanation:

Some of the reasons for dissatisfaction with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s are as follows: The Arms Act was passed in 1878. This Act disallowed Indians from possessing arms. The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878