Question

Describe any three causes that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Answer 1

1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: British troops' killing of innocents in Amritsar in 1919 horrified the nation, increasing resentment.
2. Rowlatt Act: This harsh 1919 law permitted arrest without trial, sparking widespread protests.
3. Khilafat Movement: Gandhi backed this movement to unite Hindus and Muslims against the British, a core element of the Non-Cooperation Movement.