impact of ww2 (imperialism challenged) Flashcards
(13 cards)
Why did the Labour government decide that maintaining India was no longer feasible?
Feared more resistance, army unreliable so more troops required, less economically significant to the UK economy.
What did Britain do to Indian in March ‘42?
Churchill sends Stafford Cripps to promise full domino status. August ‘42, ‘Quit India’ campaign. Gandhi imprisoned.
What did the Indian nationalists do in WW2?
Suspends protest and support, but defeats in Southeast Asia in 1942 embolden Hindu Congress, countered with more repression.
What did the Labour government do once it had decided that it wanted to jettison India?
Send Lord Mountbatten. Indy no later than June ‘48.
When was India portioned?
April-May ‘47
When was India independent?
15th August ‘47
How many die over the course of the partition of India?
At least 1 million.
When were the axis powers pushed back in North Africa?
Battle of El Amein in November ‘42
Which British territories did Japan seize in the war?
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Malaya
- Burma
- Seemed poised to take India by ‘42
What was the effect of the Japanese invasion of Southeast Asian territories?
Ends myth of invincibility of British, Burmese independence party formed under Japanese guidance. 30 thousand troops captured in Singapore Join Indian National Army to rid Asia of GB. Fought GB in Burma and others.
Who was the leader of the Burmese nationalist movement?
Aung San, but he was assassinated.
When did Burma gain independence?
September 1948
When was Palestine handed over to the UN?
May 1948
