Decolonisation/Partition Flashcards
1
Q
British Role in Decolonisation
A
Separate Electorates propagating divisions
Rapid Withdrawal led to partition
2
Q
Institutional continuities
A
Administrative structure (titles)
Hospital/Dispensary structure
Education system (unis)
3
Q
Economic continuities
A
Capitalist system (GDP led understanding, industry as focus), both led to economic problems (urban migration, farmer suicides, neglect of rural areas especially healthcare)
4
Q
Other continuities
A
10 year period of unifcation with Princely states a result of British involvement
Wealth inequalities and entrenchment of caste system at least partially British fault
Position of women in society at least partially due to British sati/rights activism
General inequalities/cultural impacts not removed in short period
