A2 Historical enquiry: India and the British Empire, 1757-1947
How the British reacted to it The first world war L.O. Know how effective the Indian nationalist movement was in the First World War How the British reacted to it
Pressures and concessions in the First World War Pressures from: Indian military involvement (Jonny B and Tim) The Ghadr movement (Brad and Rob G) The Home Rule Leagues (Cyrus and Jordy) The Lucknow Pact (Josh and Adiel) British reactions The Montagu Declaration (Matt R and Marco) The Rowlatt Act (Rob S) The Government of India 1919 Act (Jonny W and Matt W) As the class feeds back, you need to complete your Nationalism in the First World War question sheet
Which statements do you most agree with? a) The British began to devolve power to India after the First World War as a reward for her loyalty b) The British began to devolve power to India after the First World War because the force of nationalism made appeasement necessary a) Indians had significantly more say in their own affairs after 1919 than before b) The Government of India Act hardly increased Indian self-rule
Nationalism during the first world war We need to assess the progress of nationalism during the First World War Using the table, go through your notes and note down key examples of progress, weaknesses and strengthening of British control Be ready to feedback to the class