How and why did the British withdraw from India after WWII? (India Edition) Flashcards
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- British withdrew from India due to growing nationalist movements during the inter-war years, the Second World War solidifying their independence. (2)
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o India had become an increasing worry during interwar years.
o Increasing solidification over Britain’s loss of India
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o India had become an increasing worry during interwar years.
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1919 Acts (which ones, consequences)
Round Table Conferences are failiures lol
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Which are the main 2 groups involved in independance?
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All India Muslim League
Indian National Congress
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Who leads All Indian Muslim League?
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Jinnah
5
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Religion of Indian National Congress
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Hindu
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Leaders of Indian National Congress
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Gandi -> Nehru
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What does the Government of India Act 1919 (Broadly Speaking) do?
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Introduce a system of Diarchy
8
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Why was the Rowlett Act passed?
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Fear of Rebellion
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