Answer:
The Rowlett
Act (1919) was passed by the British government despite the united opposition
of the Indian members. This Act gave enormous powers to the government to
repress political activities and allowed detention of any person without trial
for two years.
Gandhiji wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws.
Rallies were organised in different cities. Alarmed by the popular upsurge
British administration imposed martial law in Amritsar. On 13th April, 1919,
General Dyer fired at the innocent
people who gathered in Jallianwalla Bagh killing hundreds.
As the news spread crowds took the streets and there were strikes,
clashes with the police and attacks on government buildings.
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