Question

why were people dissatisfied with British rule in 1870s and 1880s​

Answer 1

Explanation:

the dissatisfaction were:

1. the arms act was passed in 1878 disallowing indians from possessing arms

2. the vernacular press act enacted to silence those who were critical of the govt.

3. in 1883, the Ilbert bill provided for the trial of british people by indians. but when white opposition forced the govt. to withdraw the bill, indians were enraged

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Answer 2

Answer:

The people were dissatisfied with British rule because of the following reasons:

a. British were exercising control over the resources of India

b. British were exercising control over the lives of its people and until this control was ended, India could not be for Indians.

c. The Arms Act was passed in 1878, disallowing Indians from possessing arms.

d. Vernacular Press Act was also enacted in 1879, in an effort to silence those who were critical of the government.

e. In 1883, there was a furor over the attempt by the government to introduce the Ilbert Bill. The bill provided for the trial of British or European persons by Indians, and sought equality between British and Indian judges in the country