Question

How did people react to Rowlatt Act?

Answer 1

The Rowlatt Act (1919)

 Passed by the British Government.

 The Act gave the government enormous powers for repressing political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners for two years without any trail.

 6th April, 1919: Gandhi started the non-violent civil disobedience movement for opposing the Rowlatt Act with a nation-wide hartal.

 Shops were closed down, rallies were organised and rail workshop workers went on strike. Widespread attacks on banks, post offices and railway stations took place.

 Government brutally repressed the nationalists. Martial law was imposed and General D

Answer 2

Answer:

Rowlatt Act was an oppressive act introduced by the British Government in 1919. It gave the Government enormous powers to repress political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.

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