Which of the following statements about the impact of the American Civil War on Indian cotton farmers are true?
1. Indian farmers were encouraged to produce cotton for British mills due to the disruption in cotton supply from America.
2. Cotton prices in India saw a dramatic decline after the war.
3. The cotton boom in India led to heavy debt burdens for many farmers.
4. The war created long-term benefits for the Indian cotton industry.
1
Only 1 and 3
2
Only 2 and 4
3
Only 1, 3 and 4
4
All of the above