The new economic and political environment was created due to the?

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Second world war

The American War of Independence

First world war

The Indian War of Independence

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The new economic and political environment was created due to the First World War. It resulted in a massive rise in defence spending, financed by war loans and higher taxes. Customs duties increased, and income tax was imposed. Prices more than doubled between 1913 and 1918. This affected ordinary people. Villagers became soldiers, and forced recruiting in rural regions occurred. Crops failed in several parts of India during 1918-19, resulting in food scarcity. The influenza epidemic killed 12 to 13 million people in India. The outbreak of the first world war resulted in a massive rise in defence spending.

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