Causes of Indian independance

Question 1

What was indian nationalism

Answer 1

Many Indians, especially those that had been to university, were beginning to believe Indians should have more powers over their own lives.

Question 2

When did indian nationalism start

Answer 2

1885

Question 3

What was World War 1 for india

Answer 3

Millions of Indians volunteered to fight for the British Empire during the First World War. They thought the British would take them seriously and show respect for their efforts. When the British did not change their attitude much many of these ex-soldiers felt betrayed and angry.​

Question 4

When was world war 1

Answer 4

1914

Question 5

What was the british commission of the home rule

Answer 5

Britain sent a team of politicians to India to investigate how India could be given more control over itself. When nothing happened Indians felt betrayed again.​

Question 6

When was the british commission of the home rule

Answer 6

1917

Question 7

What was the Rowlatt Act

Answer 7

A British politician was worried about the Indians protesting – so they passed a new law which brought the country under ‘Marshall Law’. This meant the British Army was in complete control. Indians were not allowed out of their houses at certain times of the day and were banned from meeting together in large groups.​

Question 8

When was the Rowlatt Act

Answer 8

1919

Question 9

What was the Amristar Massacre

Answer 9

Angry at the Rowlatt act a group of several hundred Indians met to protest. The British Army opened fire on them killing 400 people including some woman and children that had joined.​

Question 10

When was the Amristar Massacre

Answer 10

1917