To What Extent was British Rule Challenged by Indigenous Peoples in India and North East Africa in the Years 1890 to 1914? Flashcards
What was there a growth of in India?
‘Middle Class’ Nationalistic opposition to British Rule.
What was the ‘Young India Society’?
A secret society that carried out the assassinations of British Officials.
When was Bengal reunified? Why?
- In response to the Swadeshi movement’s riots in protest against the policy and the growing Bengali nationalism.
What did Lord Cromer do as a result of Nationalist protests in Egypt?
Appointed Saad Zaghluls Pasha as Minister of Education
What did Consul-General Gorst do as a result of protests?
He brought more Egyptians into responsible government positions.
What happened as a result of Britain’s attempts to create a Western Style government in Sudan?
There was hostility and tribal warfare, required force was used to get tribesmen to accept the new order and there were 4 Mahdist uprisings from 1900-1908.
What was the Minto Reform?
By 1910, 135 Indians were able to secure seats across the sub-continent and thus play a greater part in government at provincial level.
What shows that British Rule was not challenged, or at least not to a great extent, by indigenous peoples?
Britain continued to rule over India and North East Africa during the time period. Shows Britain was able to overcome any opposition.
What was the Vernacular Press Act (1878)?
Introduced to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies.
What incident shows that Britain weren’t afraid to act against Nationalists?
Denshawai Incident in 1906.
What happened to the Mahdist regime in Sudan in 1898?
It collapsed - Britain used it to make an example of the rebels to crush subsequent discontent.
