Indian Nationalism Flashcards
What is Indian nationalism
The political and cultural movement aimed to gain independence from British colonial rule.
When did Indian nationalism take place
19th century
What was the Indian national congress (when? What? Who? Why?)
When- 1885
What- primary platform first Indian nationalism
Who- 73 represented from India provinces, 2 Muslims until 83 by the third meeting
Why- fight for Indian independence
What were the INC goals and approaches
Goals- space for talks and not a political party, wanted India’s wealth to be spent on internal improvements and not the military
Approaches- set up meetings and a conference in Calcutta
Strengths of the INC
The membership were those of a higher caste and therefore the voice is more projected as they are more respected
What was the Muslim league (who? What? When?)
Who- 70 Muslim delegates
What- Fight for Indian independence
When-1906
What were the Muslim leagues goals and approaches?
Goals- give a voice to the community, protect Muslim interests, wanted separate electorates (spoke to Lord Minto), social reforms in the community within women’s rights, education, and social justice
Approach- Spoke with viceroy Lord Minto which granted Muslims the right to elect their own representatives separately from Hindus, Cooperation with INC due to similar needs within protects against discrimination.
What were the Muslim Leagues strengths?
Leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah provided strong leadership (consolidates the Muslim community and build the league into a national party. This created negotiations with the British)
How would Nationalism be a threat to the British?
Membership- by 1914, membership of the Congress was at between 5000-10000, Jinnah was the leader of the Muslim League, 83 Muslims in the Congress, Congress was of a higher caste (Brahmin)
Threatening Aims and Objectives- Unhappy with the British rule, wanted the wealth to be spent on internal improvements and less on the military.
How was Nationalism not a threat?
Membership- was only Brahmins and didn’t involve other castes(If the lower castes were involved, it would be a threat due to the anger of deaths and punishments that were given to them)
Threatening Aims and Objectives- moderate aims
Threatening Actions- Congress favoured British cooperation
Indian Councils Act
Series of reforms between Morley and Minto, reflecting the issues Indians faced in 1914.
-60 Indians representatives elected to be viceroy’s executive council
