Question

why did moderates were convinced of the efficacy of the british rule?

Answer 1

Two distinct trends were associated with early Congress politics – moderate and extremist – associated with two distinct sets of Congress leaders. The division into Moderates and Extremists – a contemporary characterization - has been since, the most dominant frame for understanding the dynamics of the pre-Gandhian nationalist movement. For Moderate leaders British rule was a boon, and they worked to ensure that the British government fulfilled the promises they had held out to their worthy colonial subjects.

Answer 2

the moderate thought they could sign petitions and get British listen to them