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What was the primary aim of the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi?
What was the primary aim of the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi?
What led to the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement by Mahatma Gandhi?
What led to the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement by Mahatma Gandhi?
What was the main objective of the Swaraj Party formed by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru?
What was the main objective of the Swaraj Party formed by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru?
Why did Indians boycott the Simon Commission in 1927?
Why did Indians boycott the Simon Commission in 1927?
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What was the main proposal of the Nehru Report drafted in 1928?
What was the main proposal of the Nehru Report drafted in 1928?
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What was a key outcome of the Lahore Session in 1929?
What was a key outcome of the Lahore Session in 1929?
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What was Mahatma Gandhi's emphasis in his movement?
What was Mahatma Gandhi's emphasis in his movement?
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Who emerged as prominent leaders during the Lahore Session in 1929?
Who emerged as prominent leaders during the Lahore Session in 1929?
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What was the impact of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the Indian nationalist movement?
What was the impact of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the Indian nationalist movement?
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What was the context in which Mahatma Gandhi's leadership rose in Indian nationalism?
What was the context in which Mahatma Gandhi's leadership rose in Indian nationalism?
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Study Notes
Nationalism in India (1919-1932)
Background
- Post-World War I, Indian nationalism gained momentum
- British government's broken promises and exploitation of India's resources fueled the movement
- Rise of Mahatma Gandhi as a key leader in the nationalist movement
Key Events and Movements
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Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)
- Gandhi's first major nationwide movement
- Called for boycott of British goods, law courts, and government institutions
- Aimed to protest the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
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Chauri Chaura Incident (1922)
- Violent incident in which a police station was set on fire, killing 23 policemen
- Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the violence
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Swaraj Party (1922)
- Formed by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
- Aimed to enter the legislative councils and work for reforms from within
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Simon Commission (1927)
- British government appointed a commission to review India's constitutional reforms
- Indians boycotted the commission due to the lack of Indian representation
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Nehru Report (1928)
- Drafted by Motilal Nehru and others
- Proposed a constitution for India, including dominion status and a federal system
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Lahore Session (1929)
- Indian National Congress adopted the goal of complete independence from Britain
- Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose emerged as prominent leaders
Key Figures
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Mahatma Gandhi
- Led the Non-Cooperation Movement and later the Civil Disobedience Movement
- Emphasized non-violent resistance and self-reliance
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C.R. Das
- Founder of the Swaraj Party
- Advocated for Indian self-government
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Motilal Nehru
- Leader of the Swaraj Party and the Indian National Congress
- Played a key role in the Nehru Report
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Jawaharlal Nehru
- Emerged as a prominent leader in the Lahore Session
- Became a key figure in the Indian independence movement
Outcomes
- Nationalism in India gained momentum and spread across the country
- The Indian National Congress became a more unified and prominent force in the movement
- The British government began to take notice of the growing demands for Indian independence
Nationalism in India (1919-1932)
Background
- Post-World War I, Indian nationalism gained momentum due to British government's broken promises and exploitation of India's resources
- Mahatma Gandhi emerged as a key leader in the nationalist movement
Key Events and Movements
-
Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)
- First major nationwide movement led by Gandhi
- Aimed to protest the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
- Called for boycott of British goods, law courts, and government institutions
-
Chauri Chaura Incident (1922)
- Violent incident in which a police station was set on fire, killing 23 policemen
- Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the violence
-
Swaraj Party (1922)
- Formed by C.R.Das and Motilal Nehru
- Aimed to enter the legislative councils and work for reforms from within
-
Simon Commission (1927)
- British government appointed a commission to review India's constitutional reforms
- Indians boycotted the commission due to the lack of Indian representation
-
Nehru Report (1928)
- Drafted by Motilal Nehru and others
- Proposed a constitution for India, including dominion status and a federal system
-
Lahore Session (1929)
- Indian National Congress adopted the goal of complete independence from Britain
- Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose emerged as prominent leaders
Key Figures
-
Mahatma Gandhi
- Led the Non-Cooperation Movement and later the Civil Disobedience Movement
- Emphasized non-violent resistance and self-reliance
-
C.R.Das
- Founder of the Swaraj Party
- Advocated for Indian self-government
-
Motilal Nehru
- Leader of the Swaraj Party and the Indian National Congress
- Played a key role in the Nehru Report
-
Jawaharlal Nehru
- Emerged as a prominent leader in the Lahore Session
- Became a key figure in the Indian independence movement
Outcomes
- Nationalism in India gained momentum and spread across the country
- The Indian National Congress became a more unified and prominent force in the movement
- The British government began to take notice of the growing demands for Indian independence
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Quiz on the Indian nationalist movement from 1919 to 1932, including key events and leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and the Non-Cooperation Movement.
