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The National Movement (During the First World War)

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Topics in The National Movement (During the First World War)

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The First World War and Its Impact on India

  • The First World War (1914-1918) was fought between Allied Powers (Britain, France, Italy, Russia) and Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey)
  • India was forced to participate in the war to protect British colonial interests without consulting Indian public opinion
  • The war created severe economic hardships: defense expenditure increased, new taxes imposed, prices doubled between 1913-1918
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The Lucknow Pact (1916)

  • The Lucknow Congress (1916) was the first united Congress session since the Surat split of 1907
  • Tilak played a pivotal role in reuniting Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists
  • Historic pact signed between Indian National Congress and Muslim League for joint demands
3

Home Rule Movement and Home Rule Leagues (1916-17)

  • Two separate Home Rule Leagues established in 1916 by Tilak and Annie Besant
  • Tilak's League: Headquarters at Poona, worked in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Central Provinces, and Berar
  • Annie Besant's League: Headquarters at Adyar (near Chennai), covered rest of India
4

Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (Government of India Act 1919)

  • Announced in response to Home Rule agitation and Lucknow Pact demands
  • Increased Indian representation: 3 Indians in Viceroy's Executive Council
  • Central Legislature divided into two houses: Council of States (60 members - 33 elected, 27 nominated) and Legislative Assembly (146 members - 106 elected, 40 nominated)

Key Concepts

India was forced to participateThe war led to massive defenseA historic agreement between Indian NationalTwo Home Rule Leagues were establishedAlso known as Government of India

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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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