Impact of Churchill

Extreme Imperialist
1. Very anti-reform, likes the empire as it is
Strong views on race
Sees India as 'Jewel in the crown'
1. Crown = empire, Jewel= India
  1. Saw India as most important country in the empire
    1. Valued India as he believed that ruling India made the empire look good
Very Patriotic
Conservative
Maverick
1. Bend the rules
2. Holds strong opinions
3. Different and proud of it
When he is appointed, SoSI resigns
1. SoSI knew his opinions would clash with Churchill's
  1. No point staying in position, will never be able to negotiate with Churchill
1940 Offer
1. Offers Indians dominion status after war
  1. Rejected by Congress - wanted purna swaraj
    1. Churchill possibly did this on purpose - knew congress would reject it, makes it look like Congress are being awkward whereas Brits are trying to help

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