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Chapter 2: European Colonialism
Chapter 3: India and European Colonialism
Chapter 4: Colonialism and the Marathas
Chapter 5: India: Social and Religious Reforms
Chapter 6: Indian Struggle against Colonialism
Chapter 7: Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
Chapter 8: World Wars and India
Chapter 9: World : Decolonisation
Chapter 10: Cold War
Chapter 11: India Transformed - Part 1
Chapter 12: India Transformed - Part 2

Chapter 2: European Colonialism
Balbharati solutions for History 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 European Colonialism Exercise Q.1 [Page 18]
'Declaration of Independence' was drafted by ______.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Lord Amherst
Lord Cornwallis
The Second Anglo-Burmese War was fought during the times of ______.
Lord Amherst
Lord Dufferin
Lord Dalhousie
Ashley Eden
Find the incorrect pair: from group 'B', and write the corrected one.
Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
1. Togoland | German colony |
2. Egypt | British colony |
3. Orange Free State | Dutch colony |
4. Ivory Coast | Portuguese colony |
Balbharati solutions for History 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 European Colonialism Exercise Q.2 [Page 18]
Write the name of the historical place/person/event.
The region from Florida to California on the southern coast of America was under the control of- ____________.
Write the name of the historical place/ person/event.
The sea voyages for exploration were encouraged in the reign of the Queen.
Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence.
The British wanted to gain control over Myanmar, because ______
they wanted to expand their empire
it was very important to control the natural resources and the market in Myanmar
they wanted to be on the forefront in the colonial competition amongst the European
they wanted to teach a lesson to King Thibaw of Myanmar
Balbharati solutions for History 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 European Colonialism Exercise Q.3 [Page 18]
Complete the concept map.
Balbharati solutions for History 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 European Colonialism Exercise Q.4 [Page 18]
Write a short Note.
Nature of Colonialism
Write a short note.
American War of Independence.
Balbharati solutions for History 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 European Colonialism Exercise Q.5 [Page 18]
Explain the following statement with reason.
The Industrial revolution gave momentum to colonialism.
Explain the following statement with reason.
European nations established colonies in America.
Chapter 2: European Colonialism

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Concepts covered in History 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board chapter 2 European Colonialism are Colonialism, Causes of the Rise of Colonialism, Consequences of Colonialism, European Colonialism, Colonialism in America, Colonialism in Australia and New Zealand, Colonialism in Asia, Colonialism in Africa.
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