The British agree to leave India. Flashcards
After the Second World War, what kept the British government busy at home?
After the Second World War, there was much to keep the British government busy at home particularly, rebuilding their economy, transport, system and other services.
When did Clement Attlee announce that British would leave India?
On 20 February 1947
Which date did Clement Attlee set for the British to leave India?
Clement Attlee announced that Britain would leave India by June 1948
Who was appointed Viceroy of India, to look after the transfer of government?
Clement Attlee appointed Lord Mountbatten as the Viceroy of India, to look after the transfer of government.
When did Lord Mountbatten arrive in India?
In March 1947
Soon after Lord Mountbatten arrived in India in March 1947, what happened?
Soon after Lord Mountbatten arrived in India in March 1947, the cities of Lahore and Amritsar in the Punjab region had significant civil unrest.
What did the Sikh community in the cities of Lahore and Amritsar in the Punjab region call for?
The Sikh community in these cities called for an independent state, separate from the rest of India, even though a considerable number of Sikhs did not support the idea of partition at all.
Where did the riots spread?
The riots began to spread to other cities including in NWFP (now called Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).
