The Rebellion of 1857 in India was sparked by which of the following?
a. British construction of railways in India
b. the "greased cartridge" controversy
c. Russian advances in Siberia
d. British efforts to restore the Mughal emperor
e. heavy rains in the south of India
Answer: b. the "greased cartridge" controversy
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