How did World War 2 change the position of the Raj and Indian Nationalist Flashcards
When did Britain declare war on Germany
September 3rd
When Britain declared war what did it mean for India
That India was now at war too
Linlithgow did not consult any Indians when declaring this. Who did nationalist responded
> they disagree that they were not consulted, but they also agreed with it.
What was congress’ reaction
> the agree with the Raj’s fight against fascism
> the don’t agree with not being consulted with
What did congress do
> the urged the fact they wanted immediate purna swaraj, so they did not have to fight in the war.
they also told all elected governors from the provinces they controlled to resign from the position as a form of protest against the Raj.
What was the result of Congress’ action of resigning
> the raj took back control and the Muslim league had also taken over.
why was Congress’ actions see as a tactical error
> because the have resultantly lost all their power
What is the Muslim league reaction to the war
> the supported the fight against fascism
> the were reluctant to oppose the raj as after Congress’ action they are now in a position to gain power.
What were Muslim league’s reaction to congress actions
> the day the last congress member resigned (22nd of December). Jinnah named it the ‘Muslim India’s day of deliverance’
he called on Muslims to celebrate this day as an end to Hindu bondage
What actions did the muslim take to now advance their position in India
What is a rapprochement
A political agreement
What was the Lahore resolution, when was it and how many people were there
> meeting between muslim league members, to set out the clear constitutional goals for the party.
it was in March 1940
it was attended by approximately 100,000 Muslims
What were the two main principles agreed on at the Lahore resolution
> that those area where Muslims were in the majority should be able to form their own separate states
that minorities had to be protected. (Minority rights)
Why was the main principles introduced
They were introduced because Jinnah wanted to keep the momentum of what they had gain
What was the August offer in 1940 and what did it offer
