2. The British Empire: The Raj and Indian Independence
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Impact of British Opium Trade in India and China
This chapter sheds light on how the British transitioned from trade to empire in India, particularly focusing on the cultivation and trade of opium. It explores the negative consequences on the Indian economy and Chinese trade, including the disruption of the Chinese tea monopoly and the exploitation of Indian farmers coerced into growing opium instead of food crops.
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