1.2 what were Churchill's views on India? Flashcards
1
Q
Why was India valuable to Churchill?
A
-Seen as the crown jewel of the Empire
-Had a lot of resources such as gold and rubies
2
Q
What were the acts done in India
A
-The Rowlatt Acts of 1919 (increased police power in India)
-Montague-Chelmsford Measures of 1919 (gave locally elected councils controls over some measures which made Churchill furious)
3
Q
What did Churchill believe about India?
A
-That why were a beastly people with a beastly religion
-They were primitive in their ways
-If they were left to govern their own country they would end up in fighting
4
Q
How many deaths were caused by the riots from the Rowlatt Act?
A
-400 women and children with 1200 injured
