Montagu Declaration Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is Edwin Montagu’s role?
Secretary of State for India, announced in the House of Commons
What was Montagu known to be towards the Indian society?
A Passionate Liberal - sympathetic
What did the Montagu Declaration announce?
- increasing association of Indians in every branch of the administration
- gradual development of self-governing / granting limited self government to India
-free and informal exchange of opinion between the British and Indian public
What was the implicit/underlying issue about the Montagu Declaration?
While the British Government is granting some form of self rule, however no timescale was given.
When was the Montagu Declaration announced?
August 1917
What did Edwin Montagu find alarming about the British administration in India?
Its inefficiency, resistance to innovation and opposition to radical reforms.
Who’s was Montagu afraid might succumb to reactionaries in India?
Viceroy Chelmsford
What was Michael O’Dwyer’s stance on Indian participation in governance?
He was adamantly opposed to increasing Indian involvement in governance.
What role did O’Dwyer hold in British India?
Governor of Punjab
Why was Montagu critical of O’Dwyer?
For opposing reforms that allowed more Indian participation in government.
