India inter-war years Flashcards
What were the terms of the Government of India Act 1919
- viceroys retained control of defence and foreign affairs and his council remained completely appointed body
- legislative council which most members were elceted
- provincial councils run by elected Indians
When was the Simons Commission
1929-30
What was the nature of the Simons Commission
Sir John Simon reviewed the India Act
When were the Roundtable Conferences
1930 and 1931
Why did the British reject India as a self-governing dominion during roundtable conference
doubts about the competence of non-white leaders and people as well as concern for India’s strategic and economic importance to Britain
What were the terms of the Government of India Act 1935
- making the provinces completely self-governing (although provincial governors still appointed by the British)
- expanding franchise from 7 million to 35 million
Why did congress oppose to 1935 India Act
fell short of the independence enjoyed by white dominions and because of the desire to be completely free of British rule
Why did the princely states oppose the 1935 India Act
they wanted to maintain their independence from the rest of India
What was the Rowlatt Act (1919)
gave authorities harsh powers to arrest and imprison anyone who protested against british rule
When did Amritsar occur
April 1919
When did the Non-Co-operation Movement start
1920
When did the Civil Disobedience Movement start
1930
When was the Quit India Movement
1942
