Britain in India
What was the British rule in India called?
British Raj
What demands did political leaders like Gandhi make through the Quit India Movement?
Complete independence from Britain without any violence
What party was Gandhi a leader of?
Indian National Congress
What was the policy called that inspired British political acts like the 1905 Partition of Bengal?
divide and rule
What was the reason for Gandhi's Salt March?
To collect salt off the beach which defied British law
What was Gandhi's profession and where did he study?
Law and London
Who became the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
When did the Quit India campaign take place?
August 1942
What was the Sankrit word for Gandhi's campaign promise for self-rule?
swaraj
What was the crowd protesting in Amritsar?
The Rowlett Act, an act that made it possible for the British to continue to imprison Indians without a trial or judicial review.
When was the Indian National Congress founded?
1885
Why did Gandhi go on his infamous hunger strike?
To protest the violence between Hindus and Muslims after independence on January 18,1948
What is the name of the region that India and Pakistan continue to have conflict over?
Kashmir
What did the Government of India Act of 1935 attempt to do?
Create the Federation of India and increase the representation of India in government.
How long was the Salt March? (in days or distance)
24 days or 387 kilometers
What was the name of the speech given to announce the independence of India?
"Tryst with Destiny"