India: the road to independence

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the political situation in India in 1942?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The main reason that Britain maintained its hold on power in India, in the years 1917–35, was by making concessions to Indian nationalists.’

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How accurate is it to say that Gandhi made only a limited contribution to advancing the cause of Indian independence in the 1930s?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the effectiveness of the methods of non-violence advocated by Gandhi in the 1920–22 satyagraha ?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘In the years 1928–35, the pressure for constitutional change in India attracted considerable support in Britain.’

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How accurate is it to say that Mountbatten was primarily responsible for the problems associated with the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the reasons for the failure of the Simla Conference (1945)?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The 1920–22 non-cooperation campaign was the most important influence on the growth of nationalism in the years 1914–22.’

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4 ‘The Government of India Acts of 1919 and 1935 made fundamental changes to India’s relationship with Britain.’

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate attitudes to the actions of General Dyer in Amritsar?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The impact of the salt satyagraha (1930) was more significant than the impact of any other civil disobedience campaign in the years 1920–42.’

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How accurate is it to say that Gandhi’s poor political skills were the principal reason for the failure of the Second Round Table Conference in 1931?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate reactions in India to involvement in the Second World War?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1920–32, Gandhi’s tactics were an effective means of opposing British rule in India?

4 ‘British policy in India, in the years 1928–35, was designed to maintain control of the sub-continent by making concessions.’

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the effectiveness of the ‘Quit India Campaign’?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the effectiveness of the ‘Quit India Campaign’?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The main consequence in India of the First World War was a weakening of Britain’s control of the Indian sub‑continent in the years 1914–19.’

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3 ‘The main consequence in India of the First World War was a weakening of Britain’s control of the Indian sub‑continent in the years 1914–19.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How accurate is it to say that Congress made only limited progress towards achieving independence for India in the years 1920–32?

How accurate is it to say that Congress made only limited progress towards achieving independence for India in the years 1920–32?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the nature of British government in India in the years 1918-20?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The main reason for political hostility between Hindus and Muslims, in the years 1920-40, was differences between Gandhi and Jinnah.’

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How accurate is it to say that the Second World War hindered rather than helped the advance of India towards independence?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the problems facing the Second Round Table Conference?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘Repression was the principal method used by the British to maintain their control over India throughout the years 1914-30.’

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4 ‘The impact of communal violence after the Second World War was the most significant factor in the British decision to partition the Indian subcontinent in August 1947.’

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the impact of the First World War on the progress of India towards self-government?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘In the years 1922–32, the position of Congress was strengthened.’

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How accurate is it to say that the most significant obstacle to Indian independence, in the years 1935–42, was divisions within India?