Montagu Declaration Flashcards
Who enforced the declaration?
Edwin Montagu
What was his position in India?
Secretary of state for India.
Why did the British feel that the Monatgu Declaration would help?
The British understood that the Indians were looking for recognition. They also couldn’t ignore the massive sacrifice India made for them during the war.
When was the declaration formulated and agreed to by the British Government?
20th of August 1917.
What was Edwin convinced of?
He was convinced that a straight forward statement was OWED and/or was essential to India.
Who did Edwin Montagu work closely with?
The Viceroy.
WHO was the Viceroy?
Lord Chelmsford.
Where did Edwin make his announcement?
In the House Of Commons.
What was the date of his announcement?
20th of August 1917.
What does Edwin say the British GOVT in India are in ‘Complete accordance’ with?
Gradual Self-Governing Institutions.
Inclusion of Indians within associations.
What does Edwin, ‘alongside the British GOVT.’ believe their association with the Indians as being?
They believe that association with the Indians will be an integral part of the British Empire.
What was the plan behind the Montagu Declaration?
An attempt to satisfy the Indians and halt any growing dissatisfaction.
What did the declaration commit to?
Committed to granting some form of self-governance to India.
Due to there not being a timescale for these promises, What did it imply to the Indians?
That the British were in no rush to hurry things.
Giving many of these promises were Vague and had no timescale, what was the one determining factor in making the Indians trust the declaration?
The Declaration ended by stating that Edwin would arrive in India to conduct work, INDEED he did.
How long was the duration of his stay?
From November 1917 to May of 1918.
During his stay, What was he alarmed about?
The speed and complexity of British Administration within India, with a tendency to stifle (restrain) innovation and oppose radical reform.
What was Edwin afraid of?
He was fearful that the Viceroy (State name or it’s an immediate 2) would fail to resist and back the cause against his administration.
What was interesting about Montagu and his opinion towards Michael O’Dwyer the Governor of the Punjab?
He was critical of him as he opposed any Indian participation in government.
