Chapter 1 India Flashcards
When was the Montagu Declaration?
1917
What was the aim of the Montagu Declaration?
More self-government for India
What were examples of the Rowlatt Act?
Trial without jury and imprisonment without trial
When did the Amritsar Massacre take place in opposition of the Rowlatt Act?
13th April 1919
Where did the Amritsar Massacre take place?
The Bagh, near the Golden Temple
How many people were killed in the massacre and how many were injured?
400 killed and 1,500 injured
What were the consequences for O’Dwyer and Dyer?
O’Dwyer was gently reprimanded and Dyer was roundly censured
What did the Montagu-Chelmsford Report essentially do?
Fleshed out the Montagu Declaration
What act made the Montagu-Chelmsford Report law?
Government of India Act 1919
What did the Government of India Act do?
Created a dyarchy, more power to provincial councils
Where did the Viceroy work?
Delhi
Where did the Secretary of State work?
London
Who were the Indian Civil service?
Ensured that British laws, rules and regulations were implemented in India
Why was the Muslim League Created?
Muslims felt uncomfortable under the Congress umbrella as they were the minority
How many Indians died in WW1?
64,500
