Question

an resistance to british imperialism quick check
which quote from this section assesses a long term impact of british rule. (1 point)
“...poor farmers were oppressed by these high taxes. meanwhile, political administrators received huge payoffs from them.”
“railroads connected economic centers across india.”
“since the majority of india’s labor force was devoted to growing cash crops as raw materials for british industry, indian industry remained underdeveloped through the end of british rule.”
“markets were restructured to suit industrial british interests, leading to high levels of unemployment in the handicrafts industry.”

Explanation:

The first quote shows short - term oppression. The second is a positive infrastructure aspect. The third describes a long - term negative impact on Indian industry due to British rule as it remained underdeveloped throughout the colonial period. The fourth is about short - term market and employment disruption.

Answer:

"Since the majority of India’s labor force was devoted to growing cash crops as raw materials for British industry, Indian industry remained underdeveloped through the end of British rule."