Rowlatt Acts Extra information Flashcards
(11 cards)
How were radical tensions limited?
Through the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act
What were the repressive measures?
- Limiting right to a jury
- House arrests
- Suspension of habeas corpus
What was the Act an extension from?
Defence of India Act 1915
Why was the Raj anxious?
Anxious from potential overthrowing of government from radical nationalists
How did the Raj abuse their power?
Through executive power to forestall the same political violence they feared from their enemies
What did they claim the Act was?
“A preventive measure to defend the constitutional reforms from potential threats”
What did the Indians label the Acts as?
“Black Acts”
What was the reaction from Gandhi?
“The Act was an affront to the nation”
- Symbol of inconsistencies of the British Rule
What was Gandhi’s role?
An Anticolonial Activist
How many members voted against the Act?
22 Indian Legislative members
Although many were against, it was still passed. What does this reflect?
Executive power overruled, Indian power is simply limited
