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What was a significant consequence of the Rowlatt Act introduced in 1919?
What was a significant consequence of the Rowlatt Act introduced in 1919?
- Introduction of jury trials
- Suspension of the right of Habeas Corpus (correct)
- Increased rights for Indian citizens
- Immediate independence for India
What was the initial focus of the Rowlatt Satyagraha movement launched by Gandhiji?
What was the initial focus of the Rowlatt Satyagraha movement launched by Gandhiji?
- Economic policies
- Rural areas
- Urban areas (correct)
- Educational reforms
How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre impact the Non-Cooperation Movement?
How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre impact the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- It caused the movement to be suspended
- It galvanized support for the movement (correct)
- It had no significant effect
- It led to a decrease in protest activities
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Rowlatt Act?
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Rowlatt Act?
What event marked a significant turning point in the Indian freedom struggle in 1919?
What event marked a significant turning point in the Indian freedom struggle in 1919?
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Rowlatt Act
Rowlatt Act
A law passed by the British government in 1919 to suppress the Indian nationalist movement by allowing arbitrary arrests without trial, restrictions on movement, and secret trials.
Rowlatt Satyagraha
Rowlatt Satyagraha
A non-violent protest movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in India in 1919, initiated in response to the Rowlatt Act, which aimed to curb the nationalist movement.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The incident in Amritsar, India on April 13, 1919, where British troops under Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering of unarmed civilians, resulting in a massacre of hundreds.
Non-Cooperation Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement
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Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus
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Study Notes
Rowlatt Act and Satyagraha
- The Rowlatt Act, introduced in 1919, allowed the government to imprison individuals without trial and restrict their movements
- This act challenged the self-governance hopes of Indians, and was met with opposition
- Gandhiji launched a Satyagraha to challenge the Act, initially focusing on urban areas
- The Satyagraha was primarily a peaceful protest
- The act aimed to curb rising unrest in India
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- The massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, in a walled garden called Jallianwala Bagh
- General Dyer ordered firing on a large crowd of unarmed protesters
- Hundreds were killed and wounded
- This event significantly escalated anti-British feelings and contributed to the Non-Cooperation Movement
- The massacre was part of a broader crackdown on anti-British activities in India
Impact of the Rowlatt Act
- The Rowlatt Act fueled the growing Indian independence movement in various ways
- It caused a significant challenge to the British government, igniting widespread protests and strikes
- The act was a catalyst for a larger struggle against British rule
- People increasingly organized to fight against British rule and for self governance
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This quiz covers significant events related to the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919. Explore the implications of the Rowlatt Act on Indian self-governance and the peaceful protests led by Gandhiji. Understand the impact of the Jallianwala Bagh incident on the Indian independence movement.
