Question

1. How was the nature of national movement changed after the end of the of the first world war?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Under the Treaty of Versailles which was drawn up after the war to essentially decide what would happen next, Germany lost about a tenth of its lands. Further treaties saw Bulgaria, Austria and Hungary all lose territory too

Answer 2

Answer:

i. Heavy loss of men and materials created new political and economic situations in the country.

ii. During the war, the villagers were forcibly recruited in army and had to do begar that led to widespread anger among Indians.

iii. The war created huge expenditure on arms that forced government to generate more revenue by imposing taxes.

iv. Failure of crops at the same time and no support from the government created discontent among the people.

v. Under this volatile situation, Gandhiji's active participation in national movements united Indians which resulted in deep nationalist feeling.