Question

How did the British respond to the swadeshi movement in detail​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Swadeshi movement is one of the major successful independence movement in pre-Gandhi period. The main reason for this movement is partition of Bengal into East Bengal and West Bengal by the then Viceroy of India Lord Curzon in 1905.

Duration of movement: 1905 to 1911

Swadeshi meaning self. The nature of this movement is to boycott British goods. Thus damaging the British economically. It not only impacted British economically, also improved Indian economy (partially) as the Indians preferred to buy Indian products instead of British goods as part of the Movement.

As days passed the support from people reduced for the movement and as a result of reunion of Bengal in 1911, the Swadeshi movement came to an end.

Answer 2

Answer:

The British Government reacted sharply:

(i) During 1905 to 1909, thousands of people were arrested and sent to jail.

(ii) The Government grants to Schools and Colleges, participating in the Swadeshi Movement, were discontinued