Reorganisation of Congress in the 1920s Flashcards
1
Q
How big was the membership by 1921
A
2 million
2
Q
Who left congress and why
A
Muslims due to Gandhi’s failure of supporting them over the concerns of the break up of the ottoman empire
3
Q
Where did supporters come from
A
peasantry, railway workers, mill hands, poorer peasants.
4
Q
What were the administrative levels
A
local branches
provincial committees
all indian congress committee
5
Q
How many seats did the All Indian congress committee rise to
A
161-350
6
Q
What was the congress working committee
A
formulate policy
7
Q
What would replace the Raj when it withered away
A
An alternative administrative structure
8
Q
What was the All India spinners association
A
spinning and weaving to promote self sufficiency
9
Q
What did Gandhi abandon
A
non cooperation peace
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