The Rowlatt Act (1919) Flashcards
The introduction of which act intensified the unrest in India during the early 20th century?
The introduction of Rowlatt Act by the British colonial government intensified the unrest in India during the early 20th century.
When was the Rowlatt Act introduced?
The Rowlatt Act was introduced in 1919 by the British colonial government in India.
What powers did the Rowlatt Act grant the viceroy?
It granted the viceroy emergency powers, originally implemented during World War I, to suppress unrest in the country.
Why was the Rowlatt Act widely opposed by Indians?
The Rowlatt Act was widely opposed because it curtailed civil liberties by allowing for the arrest of individuals without warrants and indefinite detention without trial.
What did the Rowlatt Act lead to?
The Rowlatt Act led widespread protests and demonstrations against British rule, with the demand for self-governance becoming increasingly louder as Indians rallied against the oppressive measures of the colonial government.
What were some of the key provisions of the Rowlatt Act?
The Rowlatt Act allowed authorities to:
* arrest people without warrants,
* detain them indefinitely without trial,
* hold private trials without juries for banned political acts,
* imprison individuals suspected of terrorism (including ‘revolutionary activities’) for up to two years without trial.
* control the press
Also:
* The accused would not have the right to know the accusers, or the evidence used in the trial.
- Anyone imprisoned had to pay money as security after being released. They were banned from political, religious, or educational activities.
What were some of the rights denied to the accused under the Rowlatt Act?
Under the Rowlatt Act, the accused did not have the right to know their accusers, or the evidence used in their trial. Additionally, individuals released from prison had to pay money as security and were banned from engaging in political, religious, or educational activities.
