India: differing British attitudes toward the Raj, 1900–1914 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What was India's government before British direct rule?
What was India's government before British direct rule?
India was ruled by the East India Company as a colony.
What was India's estimated population in 1900?
What was India's estimated population in 1900?
About 300 million people lived in India in 1900.
Who governed India during the British Raj?
Who governed India during the British Raj?
India was governed by a Viceroy representing the British crown.
What major famine occurred during Lord Curzon's rule?
What major famine occurred during Lord Curzon's rule?
A famine between 1899 and 1900 killed over 6 million people.
What reforms did Morley-Minto introduce in 1909?
What reforms did Morley-Minto introduce in 1909?
They allowed limited increased Indian involvement in governance.
What was the impact of the Defence of India Act 1915?
What was the impact of the Defence of India Act 1915?
It restricted freedoms and increased power over Indians.
What did Curzon think of university-educated Indians?
What did Curzon think of university-educated Indians?
He viewed them as inferiors and restricted their opportunities.
What did Lord Hardinge do to improve relations with Indians?
What did Lord Hardinge do to improve relations with Indians?
He supported Minto-Morley reforms and reversed Bengal's partition.
How many sepoys fought for Britain in WWI?
How many sepoys fought for Britain in WWI?
About 1 million sepoys joined the British Army during WWI.
What was the purpose of the Durbar held by King Edward VII?
What was the purpose of the Durbar held by King Edward VII?
It showcased British authority to the Indian princes.