Indian Independence Pg 15-16 And Slides 73-74

Question 1

In what years did Queen Victoria rule?

Answer 1

1837 - 1901

Question 2

What departments did the British rule over?

Answer 2

Education, the army, railways, and law and order.

Question 3

Name some of the positive effects of British rule on India.

Answer 3

The British helped build schools, hospitals, roads, factories and railways.

Question 4

Name some of the negative effects of British rule on India.

Answer 4

British customs were forced on the people and local traditions, culture and religions tended to be ignored. Indian workers were exploited, the country’s raw materials taken back to Britain, and native lands were seized. Indians were also forced to fight and die for freedom, however the British denied this freedom for over 100 years.

Question 5

In what year was the Indian national congress created?

Answer 5

1885

Question 6

What happened in 1919?

Answer 6

The British made adjustments to the British rule.

Question 7

What changes did the British implement in 1919 to the British rule?

Answer 7

5 Million people were allowed to own property, get educated and vote.

Question 8

Who helped give support to the independence of India in the 1920’s?

Answer 8

Mohandas Ghandi

Question 9

What happened to the British rule in 1935?

Answer 9

The Indians were able to control everything except for the army.

Question 10

In what year did India get complete independence from Britain?

Answer 10

1947

Question 11

What 2 countries split from India in 1947?

Answer 11

Pakistan(Muslims) and Bangladesh(Hindus and Sikhs)