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| Question | Answer |
| what was the underlying reason for the mission? (2 answers) | to please the Americans + keep them onside and to allow Churchill to portray Cripps (a political opponent) as a failure |
| What did Cripps falsely offer the Indians? | An Indian defense minister on the executive council |
| What was Congress' main reaction to the offer and why? | They rejected the offer because they wanted purna swaraj only. |
| Why was Cripps sent to India? | To offer Indians dominion status |
| What did Congress launch soon after the Cripps mission? | Quit India Movement |
| How were Congress seen after the mission? | non-negotiable and awkward |
| Did the US give Britain support after the movement? | YES, they saw Britain as trying so gave support |
| Who did Cripps annoy by going to India with no warning? | Linithgow |
| Why was the ML's (Muslim's?) status enhanced after the mission? | because they were more willing to negotiate than Congress |
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