Impact of the Second World War on Indian politics Flashcards
As the Japanese forces went through South East Asia, which major cities/countries were they able to take?
Shanghai, Hong Kong, The Phillipines, Malaya, Indochina and Thailand
When were the Japanese forces able to take Rangoon?
March 1942
Which City was of concern to Linlithgow for not having enough troops to defend an attack from Japanese forces?
Orissa
When did the US Navy defeat the Japanese in South East Asia?
May 1942
When did Sir Stafford Cripps arrive in New Delhi?
23 March 1942
What did Cripps offer as part of his Cripps Mission?
Framing of New constitution for India upon the cessation of hostilities; Indian states involved in the making of the new Constitution; States could maintain their position in the British Empire if desired; Dominion status for other provinces who do no accede; British control of defense; Interim Government
When did Cripps fly back home?
12 April 1942
Where did Linlithgow consider sending Gandhi?
Aden
Where did Linlithgow consider sending Nehru and all other Congress leaders?
Uganda
When did Congress sanction Gandhi’s satyagraha, or his Quit India campaign?
8 August 1942
What did Congress call for before the leaders were imprisoned and silenced?
Make Indian ungovernable
When were Gandhi, Nehru and most of Congress’ party leaders arrested and imprisoned?
9 August 1942
What was the result of India trying to make themselves become ungovernable and become their own leaders?
Riots, killings, attacks on Europeans and damage to government property
When did Wavell become Viceroy?
October 1943
How long was Wavell’s initial fact-finding mission?
1,500km
What did Wavell reinstate to improve communication in each province?
Regular meetings with each province’s governor
Between which years was the Bengal famine?
1943-1944
What was the death rate in 1943?
1.9 million (1.2 million was the average)
What were the causes of the Bengal Famine?
Poor harvests, distribution failures, loss of imports, wartime inflation and severe weather conditions
By May of 1943, how much had the price of rice risen by?
x10
How many people died as a result of the Bengal Famine?
1-3 million
By June 1944, how much grain had Viceroy Wavell secured of the 1 million tonnes demanded?
450,000 tonnes
What was Wavell’s recommendation in the composition of the Executive Council?
Balanced representation from each of the main communities
When was the Simla Conference held between Wavell and Congress leaders?
25 June 1945
