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The Making of the National Movement: 1870s--1947 — Social Science STD 8 — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceThe Making of the National Movement: 1870s--19475 Marks
Question
Give an account on the Rowlatt Satyagraha.
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Answer

  1. The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 by the British.
  2. The Act curbed fundamental rights such as the freedom of expression and strengthened police powers.
  3. This Act empowered the provincial governments to search any place and arrest any person whom they suspected without a warrant.
  4. Mahatma Gandhi, Mohammad Ali Jinnah and other leaders criticised the act as 'devilish' and tyrannical.
  5. Satyagraha were organised under the leadership of Gandhiji.
  6. On 6 April, 1919 a nation-wide hartal was launched and the day was observed as the 'day of humiliation and prayer.'

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