14 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What did the British view the Government of India Act a step towards?
Dominion status
What was the name of the commission of 1929-30?
The Simon Commission
What was the point of the Simon Commission?
Review the India Act
What was held in 1930 and 1931?
Round Table Conferences
Why was Gandhi unable to attend the Round Table Conferences?
He was in prison
What did Britain reject at the Round Table Conferences?
Dominion status
Why did the princely states reject the 1935 Government of India Act?
Lost their independence from the rest of India
What year did India become independent?
1947
What were the two categories in which the British African colonies split into?
Indirect rule, direct rule
Why did Britain invest £3 in Sudan?
Gezira Cotton Scheme
What did the British allocate £10m for in 1925 in East Africa?
Improving rail and dock facilities
How much did the 1929 Colonial Development Act allocate for development projects?
£1m
How many white settlers were there in Kenya?
20-30,000
Which tribe was excluded by the white settlers?
The Kikuyu tribe
Who was the High Commissioner of Palestine in 1920?
Herbert Samuel
How many troops did Britain send to Palestine in 1936?
20,000
How many Arab terrorists were hanged between 1937-39?
Over 100
What did Britain call for in 1939?
A Palestinian State?
What was Jewish immigration in Palestine restricted to for 5 years?
15,000 for 5 years
Why did Britain intervene in Iraq in 1920?
Muslim demonstrations against British rule turned into a revolt
What was held in 1921 to do with Iraq?
Cairo Conference
When did Iraq become independent?
1932
What declaration was made in 1926?
Balfour Declaration
Why did Britain adopt a policy of appeasement in some parts of the world?
Couldn’t afford to defend an extensive Empire, deal with Europe and issues at home
