Cripps Mission Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the leaders of the Congress?
A
Gandhi and Nehru
2
Q
What did Gandh and Nehru disagree upon and what did they demand?
A
The leaders of the Congress (Gandhi and Nehru) still disagreed over the partition of India. They demanded an independent but united India with a secular government.
3
Q
What was Sir Stafford Cripps sent to resolve?
A
The British government sent Sir Stafford Cripps to resolve Hindu-Muslim differences over constitutional reforms.
4
Q
What was Sir Stafford Cripps offer?
A
He offered the status of a dominion to India with its own constitution after the war ended.
5
Q
What was the response to Sir Stafford Cripps offer?
A
The Congress still insisted on the transfer of absolute power to the Indians and hence they refused to accept Cripps’ offer.
