Question

why were people dissatisfied with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s? or which were the act passed by the British in 1870s and 1880s which intensified the people's dissatisfaction with the British rule? why​

Answer 1

Answer:

The people were dissatisfied with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s due to following reasons:

(i) The Arms Act was passed in 1878, disallowing Indians from possessing arms.

(ii) In the same year the Vernacular Press Act was also enacted in an effort to silence those who were critical of the government. The Act allowed the government to confiscate the assets of news- papers published anything that was found objectionable

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Answer 2

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THE DISSATISFACTION WITH BRITISH RULE INTENSIFIED IN THE 1870S AND 1880S :-

❍ Arms Act :-

• The Arms Act was passed in 1878

• Disallowing Indians from possessing arms.

❍ Vernacular Press Act :-

• The Vernacular Press Act 1878 was also enacted in an effort to silence those who were critical of the government.

• The Act allowed the government to confiscate the assets of newspapers including their printing presses if the newspapers published anything that was found “objectionable”.

❍ Ilbert Bill :-

• In 1883, there was a furore 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.

• But when white opposition forced the government to withdraw the bill, Indians were enraged.

• The event highlighted the racial attitudes of the British in India.