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
