Interwar years 1919 -39 - India Colonial Policy Flashcards
When did the first Govt of India Act after WW1 happen? and what did iNDIA WANT ?
1919 - THEY WANTED SELF GOVERNANCE
What did the Govt of India Act give India in 1919
Limited self governance
Was the Viceroy still in charge?
Yes, he retained control over defence and foreign affairs
HOWEVER - answered to a Legislative Council
What form on control was introduced by the 1919 Act - gave limited self governance
Diarchy rule - provinces could have Indian ministers
- they were responsible for local matters like health, education and agriculture.
What did the British hope the 1919 act would do to maintain GB power
Appease the Indian National Congress, INC
What set of conferences related to India happened in 1930 and 31
Round Table conferences in London
Who was not present at the 1st Round Square conference but present at the second?
Gandhi (he was in prison) - independence leader for India
Were the Conferences successful for India?
No - they wanted self governing dominion status but GB rejected this
Why did Britain refuse to give India dominion status in 1930 and 31?
GB had doubts about Indian competence - also economic and strategic factors
What act was passed in 1935?
A govt of India act
What did the act create?
A Federation of India - number of people under GB rule went from 7 million to 35 million
What did the Act do for Indian self governance?
made the provinces completely self governing - although governors were still appointed by british
Viceroy still in charge of central govt
Did India accept these concessions?
NO - the INC opposed it as it fell short of their demands for independence
What did Indian ministers in INC controlled provinces do in 1939?
They resigned from office in protest against Indian participation in WW2
