How did the Rowlatt Act affect the national movement ?
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Explanation:
Rowlatt act is a act that was passed hurriedly by the imperial legislative council , it gave the britishers enormous power to repress the political activities and the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
the effect are:
1. rallies were organised, workers went on strike , railway workshops and shops closed down.
2.local leaders were picked up from amritsar, mahatma gandhi was barred from entering in delhi.
3. on 10th april the police in amritsar attacked a peaceful prossesion.
Explanation:
Ans.The act was passed through the Imperial Legislative Council on a report of the Sedition Committee, headed by Justice Rowlatt. Through this Act, the Government gave vast powers to the police to search a place and arrest any, person without a warrant, and hold the trial without jury. This act became one of the factor due to which Gandhiji launched non-cooperation movement.