Origins of the National Congress + Muslim League Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in 1885?
A
73 Indians, representing every province had their first annual meeting in Bombay
2
Q
How did membership increase?
For NC
A
1888: 600
1914: 100,000
3
Q
How were people like in the NC?
A
High caste: lawyers, teachers, well educated
Hindus
4
Q
What happened during the meetings?
For NC
A
It was a place of discussion, neither a political party
5
Q
When was the Muslim League founded?
A
December 1906
6
Q
Where was the Muslim League founded?
A
Muhammad Educational Conference in Dhaka
7
Q
How many delegates attended the first ML meeting?
A
3,000
8
Q
What was the purpose of the ML party?
A
To protect Muslim interests in a Hindu dominated country
9
Q
What was the purpose of both parties?
A
To co-operate with the Raj to enable Indians to play a greater role in self-governance
