why was Churchill out of office 1929-39 Flashcards
what was the Gallipoli campaign
a campaign led by Churchill that led an unsuccessful attack on turkey in the first word war
what was Churchills initial relationship to India
he had served in in India as a young officer and saw it as the crown of the empire that had to be protected at all costs
why did Churchill want little change in India
he believed that English rule prevented the domination of hindu elites within India
why was there pressure in India during the 20s and 30s
because India was demanding a self-ruling government
what were the 1919 Rowlatt Acts
where police powers were increased and allowed to imprison without trial
what was the response to the the Rowlatt acts
Gandhi led a campaign against the act which resulted in troops firing and protesting, with 400 being killed
what happened in 1933
Britain announced its intentions of allowing Britain greater self government in order to end disturbances
what was the India act of 1935
there were electorate legislatures set up within India to deal with local affairs
why were Churchills views regarding India so different to the majority
he was seen as extreme and racist as most people believed a self governing body would do no harm
what was the result of Churchills views on India
he was not made part of the national government in 1931
