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Secret memo from the British government on Gandhi's actions in 1944
(PRO ref: PREM 4/49/3)
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1 Study this source carefully. Ask yourself whether the source supports or contradicts the view that:
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left India as soon as the people wanted them to.
left because of the actions of important individuals.
were forced out by peaceful political protests
were forced out by armed resistance.
wanted to leave because the area was causing them problems.
2 If you were an admirer of the British empire, explain whether you would be able to use this source to support
your viewpoint.
3 If you were a critic of the British empire, explain whether you would be able to use this source to support your
viewpoint.
4 Is there any evidence here that Gandhi was an important figure in the campaign for Indian independence?
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Source 5a
Secret memo from the British government on Gandhi's actions in 1944
(PRO ref: PREM 4/49/3)
Source 5b
Secret memo from the British government on Gandhi's actions in 1944
(PRO ref: PREM 4/49/3)
Source 5c
Secret memo from the British government on Gandhi's actions in 1944
(PRO ref: PREM 4/49/3)