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Growth of Nationalism Swadeshi Movement — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 11 · History

Growth of Nationalism Swadeshi Movement revision notes for ICSE Class 11 History: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 History syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Background of Indian Nationalism

  • The Indian Renaissance of the nineteenth century created a new spirit and vigour among Indians.
  • It first influenced literature, education, and thinking, and later affected religion and society.
  • R.C. Majumder linked the growth of nationalism with personalities such as Surendranath Banerjee, Ranade, and Gokhale.
2

Curzon’s Policies and the Partition of Bengal

  • Lord Curzon was a staunch imperialist and had no respect for Congress.
  • Lord George Hamilton wrote to Curzon on 1 May 1899 suggesting three means to counteract Congress activities.
  • Curzon replied in 1900 that his ambition was to assist the Congress to peaceful demise.
3

Anti-Partition Movement: Main Phases

  • The anti-partition movement developed in four phases, later described as five phases.
  • The first phase began with protest, hartal, and public demonstrations.
  • On 16 October, people observed hartal, took bath in the Ganga, sang Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal, and tied raksha bandhan threads.
4

Spread, Leadership, and Constructive Work

  • The movement spread beyond speeches into social and economic life.
  • Students became active volunteers and helped in picketing and propaganda.
  • Many organisations were formed to spread nationalist work.

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Indian nationalism grew through the workRaja Rammohan Roy began a lineCongress leaders in the early phaseLord Curzon reduced elected membersThe partition was announced on 20

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Key topics in Growth of Nationalism Swadeshi Movement include Background of Indian Nationalism, Curzon’s Policies and the Partition of Bengal, Anti-Partition Movement: Main Phases, Spread, Leadership, and Constructive Work. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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