The Formation of the Indian National Congress? Flashcards
What changes did the British Raj make to the subcontinent?
Who was Octavian Hume?
A British civil servant who sent the open letter to graduates of Calcutta University suggesting that there should be an organization to help educated Indians play a greater role in the government. He organized the first meeting of the group that became the Indian National Congress.
What did the open letter by Octavian Hume suggest?
It suggested that there should be an organization to help educated Indians play a greater role in the government.
Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress and when?
Dadabhai Naoroji was the first president in 1886.
Where was the first meeting of the group that became the Indian National Congress?
Bombay
Who organized the first meeting of the group that became the Indian National Congress?
Octavian Hume
Who was the first Indian member of the parliament of the British House of Commons.
Dadabhai Naoroji
Which two people later joined the Congress?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Surendranath Banerjee
What were the two main goals of the Congress?
The Congress had two main goals: To strengthen and preserve the sense of unity among all Indians, regardless of their caste, religion, or province, and
To establish a clear set of objectives and methods for Indian politicians to pursue in order to benefit India.
What did he establishment of the Congress mark?
The establishment of the Congress marked a crucial moment in the formalisation of opposition to British rule.
What happened in the Congress that led to the creation of All-India Muslim League.
The Congress eventually became biased. As a result, the Muslims in the region felt the need to form their own political group, leading to the creation of the All-India Muslim League.
What did the Congress initially claim to represent?
The Congress initially claimed to represent everyone equally
Why did the Congress becom biased?
It was mainly a Hindu organization despite including a few Muslims. Muhammad Ali Jinnah was one of them.
Due to the Muslims being outnumbered by the Hindus they had a less powerful voice making the congress biased and leading to the formation of the All-India Muslim League.
