role of individuals (imperialism challenged) Flashcards
What was Edwin Montagu’s position?
SoS for india 1917-22. Responsible for reforms of 1919 leading to GOI Act
Who was Harry Haig?
Lifelong colonial administrators in India. Appointed as member of Viceroy’s executive council in 1932, coming to terms with seeing Indians as partners but opposes Gandhi.
Who was Lord Linlithgow?
Viceroy of India ‘35-‘43
What was Lord Linlithgow’s political views?
Actively promoted further enfranchisement of Indians in GOI ‘35 in order to weaken nationalists. Opposed Gandhi and suppressed during civil disobedience campaign.
What was the official colonial roles by 1925?
- SoS for Dominians
- SoS for colonies
- SoS for India
What was Hind Swaraj?
Gandhi’s book ‘home rule for india’
What opinions did Gandhi express in his book?
- Harmonious inter-religious relations, equal rights for all, rejects Hindu caste system
- Wanted indie India on spiritual and social traditions predominantly agricultural
Where did Gandhi’s civil rights campaigning begin.
In South Africa where he championed the rights of local Indians as a lawyer.
When did Gandhi return to India?
In 1915 to become president of INC
What actions show Gandhi’s competence?
Mediates textile dispute in Ahmedabad and dispute over land taxes in Gujarat. Established him as a national figure.
When did the Quit India movement begin?
1942
Where was the lack of clarity from Gandhi?
Clear about non-violence, vague on goals apart from removal of GB.
When and why was Gandhi assassinated?
in 1948 by a Hindu nationalist who thought (wrongly) that Gandhi favoured Muslims.
