Part II India Study Guide Flashcards

GH1

Three ways the British strengthened their authority after the Great Revolt of 1857: __________, __________, __________.

Three ways the British strengthened their authority after the Great Revolt of 1857: __________, __________, __________.

Reorganized military, restricted Indians through legislation, segregated British and Indians.

What did the British emphasize in the All-India Census?

Religion and caste identity.

Four ways Indians participated in the Swadeshi movement: __________, __________, __________, __________.

Bonfires of foreign goods, public rallies, labor strikes, patrolled streets to close down shops selling imported goods.

Why did the Muslim League ask Viceroy Minto for reserved seats?

To ensure Muslim interests were heard, fearing Congress would dominate all legislative seats.

Indians noted that the British were fighting for __________ and ___ __________ in Europe while Indians lacked these political freedoms.

Democracy; self determination.

Which groups participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Peasants from rural regions, middle-class urban participants, Khilafat Movement, Congress.

What impact did the 1935 Government of India Act have on the provinces?

It turned over governance to Indian representatives.

Under what two conditions did the Indian National Congress support the British during WWII?

1. Immediate inclusion of Indians in central government, 2) Unconditional independence for India post-war.

Did the British meet Congress's demands during WWII?

No, and Indian Congress members resigned in protest across the subcontinent.

What did the British announce would happen by June 1948?

Britain would leave the subcontinent and transfer power to the people of India.