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ANKIT JARWALAIR 205· 2025

Question Q.4GS2GS2

Explain how the American War of Independence deprived Great Britain of one empire, but it strengthened the foundations of another.

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Introduction

American war of independence was major set back for British empire which was earlier a source of geographical spread and agricultural regumes, but it allowed it to strengthen its control over Indian subcontinent.

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Main Body

American war of independence was major set back for British empire which was earlier a source of geographical spread and agricultural regumes, but it allowed it to strengthen its control over Indian subcontinent.

deprivation due to american war of independence

1raw matiries (2) some of regumes supply was reduced eg (3) geopolitical rivalry with French as they duty on exporter tobacco helped eg against Britian

American independence could be in strengthening of empire in India

1allowed to reduce multiple war at same time (eg) Caustic wars in India and french rivalry

in america.

2Hole leadership under Cornwallis to strengthen control in India.
3More revenue rich territory of India yield more revenue
4significant presence and strength in army and navy allowed faster expanding
5internal polity in India was fragmented and British used it in own favour
6suppress any revolt or local pow (eg) Anglo-myore wars
7continued right to taxation and revenue → Treaty of Allahabad in 1761

British put heavy focus on resource rich areas of Indians subcontinent and with defeat in america they put strong emphasis on stabilisation and strengthening of empire.

190 words4 paragraphs
  • Attempts to address both aspects of the question - loss and compensation
  • Recognizes the strategic shift from Americas to India
  • Mentions geopolitical rivalry as a factor

Topper

ANKIT JARWAL

AIR 2052025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with Other Countries

Historical impact of events on colonial powers

American War of Independence and British imperial strategy

Writing Stats

223

Total words

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