Indian Independence Flashcards
1
Q
What happened with the Amritsar Massacre?
A
1919: 400 killed and 1200 wounded
Gandhi had led a mass campaign against extension of Raj powers
2
Q
What happened in 1930?
A
Gandhi led a mass march to the sea to protest the salt tax imposed
3
Q
What were the Round Table Talks 1930-31?
A
Gandhi released from prison to attend London conferences extending further powers to India and end the conflict
4
Q
What did Gandhi do in Britain 1931?
A
Go to Buckingham Palace for tea with George V
5
Q
What happened in 1935?
A
Government of India Act - Established Indian Assembly
6
Q
How did Churchill’s views clash with his party?
A
- “jewel in the crown”
- Disagreed with Halifax over Round Table Talks
- Member of the Indian Empire Society
- Looked out of touch
7
Q
How was Churchill opposed?
A
- Baldwin made speeches mocking Churchill
- Moderate Conservatives opposed his extremism
- Former supporter MP Amery disagreed
