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The National Movement (During the First World War)

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Summary of The National Movement (During the First World War) for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

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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Key topics in The National Movement (During the First World War) include Key Events During First World War Period (1914-1919), The National Movement During World War I - Complete Overview, Major Events During WWI Period. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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