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Indian Independence — Quiz

Question 19 • World History

Why did Indians gather in Amritsar in 1919?

Answer
A
to protest British laws and policies
B
to perform a mass act of civil disobedience
C
to attend a rally celebrating Gandhi’s accomplishments
D
to demand a recount of a recent election’s votes

Explanation

Indians gathered in Amritsar in April 1919 to protest British rule, including the Rowlatt Acts, which allowed detention without trial. British troops fired on the gathering at Jallianwala Bagh. The correct choice is “to protest British laws and policies.”

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