Growth of Mass Nationalism

How did the news about Russian revolution impact Indian nationalists?

• Fueled opposition to socialism

• Had no impact

• Strengthened support of British rule

• Inspired ideas of socialism

What did the war lead to in terms of military expansion in India?

• Expansion of British Army

• Decreased size

• Increased foreign interevention

What groups were involved in the mass movement against British rule after 1919

• Business men and factory workers

• Only Factory workers

• Peasants, tribals, students, women and factory workers

• British rulers

What impact did the first world war have on India's economy

• Decreased taxes

• Decline in business profits

• Economy stability

• Rise in defence expenditure

Why did the Indian industries expand during the war?

• Decreased demand for industrial goods

• Increased imports from other countries

• War-induced demand for industrial goods

• Lack of interest from business groups

What inspired Indian nationalists in 1917?

• Revolution in India

• New about social struggles in Russia

• British support for Indian independence

• None of the above

What did many soldiers learn after serving abroad during the war?

• Exploitation of Asian and African peoples

• A peaceful co-existence

• Imperialist powers were beneficial

• Desire to support colonial rule in India

How did the war affect Indian villages?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased autonomy

• Pressure to supply soldiers

• Decreased militarization

Who benefited the war by reaping fabulous profits?

• Common people

• British rulers

• Indian farmers

• Business groups

When was the Revolution in Russia?

• 1917

• 1913

• 1924

• 1919