The National Movement (During the First World War) — Chapter Summary
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The First World War created a new political and economic situation in India. National feeling became stronger because India was drawn into a war fought mainly for imperial interests. During this period, the Home Rule Movement, the Lucknow Pact, and the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms became major turning
Key Concepts
The First World War lasted from
The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918. India was drawn into it to safeguard British interests. The war increased nationalist feeling because ma
Two separate Home Rule Leagues
Two separate Home Rule Leagues were started in 1916. One was led by Tilak and the other by Annie Besant and S Subramanya Iyer. Both aimed at Home Rule
Tilak was freed from jail
Tilak was freed from jail in June 1914 and became a leading force in the national movement again. He set up the Home Rule League at the Bombay Provinc
Annie Besant was an Irish lady
Annie Besant was an Irish lady who had settled in India since 1893. She started a Home Rule League in September 1916 with headquarters at Adyar near M
The Lucknow Pact was an agreement
The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between Congress and the Muslim League at the Lucknow session. Both groups presented joint demands before the Govern
Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of the First World War on Indian nationalism
- Explain the rise of the Home Rule Leagues led by Tilak and Annie Besant
- Describe the main features and significance of the Lucknow Pact
- Identify the causes of unity between Congress and Muslim League in 1916
- Explain the main provisions of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and the Government of India Act, 1919
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