Question

Why were people dissatisfied with British rule in the 1870s and1880s?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The British were exercising control over the resources of India and the lives of its people. In 1878, the Arms Act was passed under which Indians were not allowed to possess arms

Explanation:

Answer 2

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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