Did British colonial rule have a net negative economic impact on India?
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Nigel Biggar
Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Did British colonial rule have a net negative economic impact on India?". Your opponent's style: Nigel Biggar
User
Why do you think it did NOT have a net negative economic impact upon india?
Nigel Biggar
British rule industrialized India's railways, ports, and telegraph networks that didn't exist before. That infrastructure created the foundation for modern India's economy. Can you name a colonial power that left zero economic benefits?
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