Rowlatt Satyagraha And Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Flashcards
Who presided over the Rowlatt Committee?
Sir Sydney Rowlatt
The Rowlatt Committee was responsible for the formulation of the Rowlatt Act.
What year was the Rowlatt Act passed?
1919
The act was a significant legislative move in British India.
What was the main purpose of the Rowlatt Act?
To put restrictions on freedom of speech and expression
The act aimed to curb dissent against British rule.
On what date was 6th April 1919 observed?
As a day of non-violent opposition to the Rowlatt Act
This day marked a significant protest against the act.
How did Mahatma Gandhi and Mohammad Ali Jinnah describe the Rowlatt Act?
Devilish and tyrannical
Their condemnation highlighted the act’s oppressive nature.
What action did the Punjab Government take after the Rowlatt Act was passed?
Set out to suppress all opposition
This suppression included violent measures against dissenters.
What significant event occurred on 13th April 1919?
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
This was a pivotal moment in the Indian Freedom Movement.
Who ordered the shooting during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
General Dyer
His orders resulted in the deaths of many peaceful protesters.
What was the public reaction of Rabindranath Tagore to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
He renounced his knighthood
This act was a protest against the British government’s actions.
