India Topic 4 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryIndia, c1914–48: the road to independenceASEdexcel Created by: PoppyedmondsCreated on: 26-05-19 18:35 Lahore Resolution 1940 Separate Muslim states Protests broke out - Raj acted quickly Hindus and Muslims prepare for conflict 1 of 8 Congress Reaction Nehru immediately condemned = Congress weak Nehru - Partition would have economic difficulties for Muslims Partition would be unfair to religious minorities: Sikhs forced to split and leave Believe it is an emotionally driven suggestion 2 of 8 Bose and Axis Powers 1939 - Bose left Congress and formed forward bloc party Anti-British terrorist organisation Escaped from jail and went to USSR, Germany and gained support for the cause 3 of 8 Cripps Mission 1942 Secure full India Cooperation Offered form of independence Not enough though 4 of 8 Quit India 1942 Shouting quit India at British Largely unsuccessful Efforts for independence 5 of 8 Simla Conference 1945 Viceroy Wavell travelled to London to meet Cabinet mission Executive council all Indian Indian political leaders met at Simila Ended in deadlock regarding how Muslim members would be chosen 6 of 8 Why Partition? March 1940 - Lahore conference Jinnah spoke of Muslim state Adopting name Pakistan (land of pure) Lahore declaration and resolution did not demand separate Muslim state Suggested form of autonomy essential to protect Muslims in the north-west and Bengal. 7 of 8 How was Partition Achieved? Radcliffe Commission: Made up of Hindus and Muslim judges gave 6 weeks to separate India and Pakistan Mountbatten Informed Indian Princes: Constantly loyal to British and made to choose between India and Pakistan British Asserted Divide: 82.7% India 17.5% Pakistan All government agencies and organisations along with materials divided Many Indians found themselves on the wrong side of the border Muslims moved Northwest and Northeast 600,00 killed in the process 8 of 8
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