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Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
What was the Roman constitution?
What was the Roman constitution?
What was the Gaspee Affair?
What was the Gaspee Affair?
What is the World History Encyclopedia's mission?
What is the World History Encyclopedia's mission?
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What is the purpose of raising funds for the American Revolution section?
What is the purpose of raising funds for the American Revolution section?
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What was the purpose of the Rowlatt Act (1919)?
What was the purpose of the Rowlatt Act (1919)?
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How did Mahatma Gandhi respond to the Rowlatt Act?
How did Mahatma Gandhi respond to the Rowlatt Act?
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What event prompted the British administration to clamp down on nationalists?
What event prompted the British administration to clamp down on nationalists?
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What action did the British administration take against local leaders in Amritsar?
What action did the British administration take against local leaders in Amritsar?
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What was the initial step planned by Mahatma Gandhi to protest against the Rowlatt Act?
What was the initial step planned by Mahatma Gandhi to protest against the Rowlatt Act?
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Study Notes
Historical Figures
- Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution.
Ancient Rome
- The Roman constitution was a system of government that was developed over time, with a mixed constitution that combined elements of monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy.
American Revolution
- The Gaspee Affair was a significant event in 1772, where American colonists attacked and burned a British ship, HMS Gaspee, in protest of British taxation and customs policies.
World History Encyclopedia
- The World History Encyclopedia's mission is to provide a comprehensive and accurate online resource for learning about world history.
American Revolution Funding
- The purpose of raising funds for the American Revolution section is to support the development of a comprehensive online resource for learning about the American Revolution.
Indian Independence Movement
- The Rowlatt Act (1919) was a law passed by the British Imperial Government, which gave them the power to imprison Indians without trial or legal representation, leading to widespread protests and unrest.
- Mahatma Gandhi responded to the Rowlatt Act by organizing a nationwide protest, using non-violent civil disobedience.
- The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians, prompted the British administration to clamp down on nationalists.
- The British administration took action against local leaders in Amritsar, arresting and deporting them without trial.
- Mahatma Gandhi's initial step to protest against the Rowlatt Act was to organize a nationwide hartal (strike) and non-violent protests.
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Learn about the Rowlatt Act of 1919 and Mahatma Gandhi's decision to launch a nationwide satyagraha against it. Understand the implications of the Act and Gandhi's call for non-violent civil disobedience.
