Wilderness Years: Indian Independence

Question 1

What was Churchill’s stance towards Indian Independence?

Answer 1

India was the ‘jewel in the crown’. India should not gain independence.

Question 2

When was the Amritsar Massacre?

Answer 2

1919

Question 3

When were the Round Table Conferences?

Answer 3

1930-1931

Question 4

Which individual led a series of protests against British rule in India?

Answer 4

Gandhi

Question 5

Which Act was passed in 1935 that gave India an elected regional assembly a say in all matters except defence and foreign affairs?

Answer 5

Government of India Act

Question 6

How many were killed and wounded during the Amritsar Massacre?

Answer 6

400 killed, 1200 wounded

Question 7

Which anti-Indian Independence group did Churchill speak at?

Answer 7

Indian Empire Society

Question 8

What does INC stand for?

Answer 8

Indian National Congress

Question 9

When did Gandhi attend Buckingham Palace for tea with King George VI?

Answer 9

1931

Question 10

What was Churchill’s response following the Government of India Act?

Answer 10

Churchill stopped agitating and wished India well. Maintained notions of protection of the Empire, however.