Significance of Gandhi's Imprisonment Flashcards
the end of the non-cooperation campaign (7 cards)
1
Q
Who was concerned by Gandhi’s imprisonment?
A
British and the Indian government.
2
Q
How long did Gandhi stay in prison?
A
2 years.
3
Q
During his imprisonment, what happened?
A
- Congress began to broaden their campaign for swaraj.
- Congress began to take interest in peasant communities.
- Raj tried to keep its balance.
4
Q
Who took over Congress while Gandhi was away?
A
Nehru and Das.
5
Q
What did these leaders want to take advantage of?
A
The Government of India Act 1919.
6
Q
What was the Govt. of India Act 1919?
A
aka. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms- aimed to increase participation of Indians in the governance of India.
7
Q
Middle-class Indians?
A
They began to come forth with the campaign.
