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    What is the connection between modern nationalism and the anti-colonial movement in India?

    Unity emerged from shared oppression under colonialism.

    What was the idea of Satyagraha?

    It emphasized non-violence and truth in the struggle against injustice.

    How did the First World War impact the Indian national movement?

    It caused economic hardship, leading to increased unrest and mobilization.

    What was the Rowlatt Act?

    It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial, increasing repression.

    What was the significance of the Jallianwalla Bagh incident?

    It provoked widespread anger and violence against British rule.

    How did Mahatma Gandhi aim to unify Hindus and Muslims?

    By linking the Khilafat issue with the national movement for Swaraj.

    What did non-cooperation mean for the Indian populace?

    Refusal to cooperate with British institutions to weaken their control.

    What were the main challenges faced by the Non-Cooperation Movement?

    Economic constraints and lack of alternative institutions hindered progress.

    How did peasants in Awadh respond to the Non-Cooperation Movement?

    They demanded reduction of rents and abolition of forced labor.

    What was the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in the Gudem Hills?

    He led a militant movement against colonial restrictions on forest access.

    What did plantation workers in Assam seek through the Non-Cooperation Movement?

    The right to move freely and return to their villages.

    Why did Gandhi withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922?

    He felt it was becoming violent and needed better-trained satyagrahis.

    What was the Simon Commission?

    A British commission without Indian members, leading to widespread protests.

    What was the response to the Simon Commission in India?

    It was met with the slogan 'Go back Simon' and mass demonstrations.

    What did the term 'Swaraj' mean to different social groups?

    It represented various aspirations, from political freedom to social justice.