Montagu Declaration Flashcards
1
Q
What did Edwin Montagu promise?
A
Self - governance
2
Q
When did he make his announcement?
A
20 August 1917
3
Q
What makes his announcement unreliable?
A
-‘gradual development’ meaning it will come but there is no idea when
4
Q
What would be the reason for this announcement?
A
To maintain Indian support during the war
5
Q
Who was Montagu critical of?
A
Michael O’Dwyer (Governor of the Punjab)
