The Quit India Movement of 1942: Key events include Gandhi's resolution for British withdrawal, mass participation, public response, government repression, and the impact on Indian independence efforts.
Cripps Mission Failure: The failure to address the constitutional deadlock highlighted Britain’s unchanging stance on Indian constitutional advancement.
Popular Discontent: Rising prices, shortages of essentials, and fears of British scorched earth policies increased public discontent.
British Setbacks: News of British reverses in South-East Asia and the approach of Japanese troops heightened anti-British sentiments.
Racist British Behavior: The evacuation of Europeans over Indians and the defeat of a European power by an Asian power exposed British racism and weakened British prestige.
Leadership Strategy: The leadership aimed to prepare the masses for a possible Japanese invasion.
Spontaneity: High level of spontaneous participation despite leadership's absence.
Nationalism: The movement highlighted the deep-rooted nationalism and the growing unwillingness to accept British rule without Indian input.
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