Last Viceroy of India

The transcript discusses Rear Admiral Viscount Mountbatten of Burma's mission to facilitate India's independence. He was tasked with crafting a satisfactory agreement with speed, tact, and diplomacy. His efforts led to a new feeling of goodwill towards Britain.

Who was sent by the British government to negotiate India's independence?

• Winston Churchill

• Lord Curzon

• Clement Attlee

• Viscount Mountbatten

What was the primary goal of Mountbatten's mission to India?

• To negotiate a satisfactory agreement for independence

• To increase British military presence

• To establish British rule

• To delay India's independence

What qualities were emphasized in Mountbatten's approach to the negotiations?

• Aggression, strength, and dominance

• Patience, delay, and caution

• Force, power, and control

• Speed, tact, and diplomacy

Which of the following was NOT a part of Mountbatten's negotiation strategy?

• Speed

• Tact

• Aggression

• Diplomacy

What was the outcome of Mountbatten's efforts in India?

• Complete independence without any agreement

• A new feeling of goodwill towards Britain

• Increased tension with Britain

• A prolonged conflict with Britain