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What was modern nationalism in Europe associated with?
What was modern nationalism in Europe associated with?
- Religious conflicts
- Colonial expansion
- Formation of nation-states (correct)
- Global trade agreements
How did people in India discover their unity?
How did people in India discover their unity?
Through their struggle with colonialism
What economic situation arose after the First World War?
What economic situation arose after the First World War?
- Decrease in defense expenditure
- Stagnation of the economy
- Economic stability
- Increase in defense expenditure (correct)
The Congress under Mahatma Gandhi succeeded in unifying all social groups without any conflict.
The Congress under Mahatma Gandhi succeeded in unifying all social groups without any conflict.
What movements were studied from the 1920s in India?
What movements were studied from the 1920s in India?
During the war years, prices increased, doubling between ___ and ___
During the war years, prices increased, doubling between ___ and ___
Who suggested a new mode of struggle after the First World War?
Who suggested a new mode of struggle after the First World War?
How did modern nationalism in Europe influence people's understanding of their identity?
How did modern nationalism in Europe influence people's understanding of their identity?
What did people in India discover during their struggle with colonialism?
What did people in India discover during their struggle with colonialism?
The Congress under Mahatma Gandhi was able to unify all groups without any conflicts.
The Congress under Mahatma Gandhi was able to unify all groups without any conflicts.
What movements will the chapter explore starting from the 1920s?
What movements will the chapter explore starting from the 1920s?
What economic situation arose after the First World War?
What economic situation arose after the First World War?
The forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread _____ among the villagers.
The forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread _____ among the villagers.
What was the impact of the influenza epidemic and crop failures between 1918 and 1921?
What was the impact of the influenza epidemic and crop failures between 1918 and 1921?
Who suggested a new mode of struggle in India after the war?
Who suggested a new mode of struggle in India after the war?
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Study Notes
Nationalism in India
- Modern nationalism in India emerged through the anti-colonial struggle, linking various groups through shared experiences of oppression.
- The Indian National Congress, under Mahatma Gandhi, aimed to unify different social classes and groups within the nationalist movement.
- The formation of a national identity involved new symbols, songs, and ideas but was marked by conflicts between diverse group interests.
Post-World War I Context
- After 1919, the national movement expanded to new areas and social groups, adopting new methods of resistance.
- The First World War brought economic shifts: increased defense spending was funded through loans and raised taxes, impacting the common populace harshly.
- Prices doubled between 1913-1918, causing economic hardship and widespread anger due to forced recruitment in rural areas.
Famine and Epidemic
- Crop failures in 1918-19 and 1920-21, alongside an influenza epidemic, resulted in acute food shortages.
- The 1921 census recorded 12 to 13 million deaths attributed to famines and the epidemic, highlighting dire socio-economic consequences.
Emergence of New Leadership
- Frustrations following the war fostered hope for change, yet expectations were unmet, leading to calls for a new approach.
- Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in January 1915, bringing strategies from his previous struggle in South Africa, including the concept of Satyagraha.
- Satyagraha emphasized non-violent resistance and civil disobedience as key strategies for the nationalist movement.
Nationalism in India
- Modern nationalism in India emerged through the anti-colonial struggle, linking various groups through shared experiences of oppression.
- The Indian National Congress, under Mahatma Gandhi, aimed to unify different social classes and groups within the nationalist movement.
- The formation of a national identity involved new symbols, songs, and ideas but was marked by conflicts between diverse group interests.
Post-World War I Context
- After 1919, the national movement expanded to new areas and social groups, adopting new methods of resistance.
- The First World War brought economic shifts: increased defense spending was funded through loans and raised taxes, impacting the common populace harshly.
- Prices doubled between 1913-1918, causing economic hardship and widespread anger due to forced recruitment in rural areas.
Famine and Epidemic
- Crop failures in 1918-19 and 1920-21, alongside an influenza epidemic, resulted in acute food shortages.
- The 1921 census recorded 12 to 13 million deaths attributed to famines and the epidemic, highlighting dire socio-economic consequences.
Emergence of New Leadership
- Frustrations following the war fostered hope for change, yet expectations were unmet, leading to calls for a new approach.
- Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in January 1915, bringing strategies from his previous struggle in South Africa, including the concept of Satyagraha.
- Satyagraha emphasized non-violent resistance and civil disobedience as key strategies for the nationalist movement.
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