Which of the following caused the Sepoy Rebellion?

A. The British wanted Indian soldiers to use rifle cartridges that were greased with animal fat.

B. The British wanted Indian soldiers to wear boots that were made of animal skins.

C. The British wanted Indian soldiers to serve as personal servants to British royalty.

D. The British wanted Indian soldiers to take part in putting down Muslim rebellions.

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Colten Haney

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12 July, 03:51

Which of the following caused the Sepoy Rebellion?

A. The British wanted Indian soldiers to use rifle cartridges that were greased with animal fat.

B. The British wanted Indian soldiers to wear boots that were made of animal skins.

C. The British wanted Indian soldiers to serve as personal servants to British royalty.

D. The British wanted Indian soldiers to take part in putting down Muslim rebellions.

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Anabelle Chung · Answer 1

the immediate cause of the rebellion was rumors that were spreading among the indian soldiers regarding the new cartridges they had been issued. the rumors said that there cartridges were made with either pork or beef fat, this would have made the soldiers violate there religious laws