Study Guide—Part II

Name: Leon Fried

1. List three ways the British tried to strengthen their authority following the Great Revolt of 1857.

1. Reorganized military, banned sepoys from high positions

2. Restricted Indians through legislation

3. Segregated British and Indians

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

Emphasized religion and caste identity

3. What are four ways Indians participated in the Swadeshi movement? 

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

4. Why did the Muslim League ask Viceroy Minto for reserved seats in the legislatures?

They wanted Muslim interests to be heard, fearing that Congress would win all Indian legislative seats

5. Indians noted that the British were fighting for democracy and self determination in Europe while Indians lacked these same political freedoms.

6. Which groups participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement?

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

7. What impact did the 1935 Government of India Act have...

a. on the provinces?

Turned over governance to Indian representatives

b. at the all-India level?

Expanded the electorate from 1 to 10 percent of the population

8.  a. Under what two conditions did the Indian National Congress say it would support the British during World War II?

1) Indians must be immediately included in the central government and 2) India must unconditionally receive independence after the war.

b. Did the British meet its demands?

No, Congress members resigned across the subcontinent in protest. 

9. Why was the 1940 Lahore Resolution unclear?

Although Jinnah wanted majority Muslim provinces to become independent states, he was unclear on how to do it, as there were many factors to consider.

10. What did the British announce would happen by June 1948?

Britain would leave the subcontinent and transferpower to the people of India