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Jan 1, 1497
Vasco De Gama sails for India
Vasco De Gama and his crew were amazed by all the spices and rare items. They brought much of the cargo back to Portugal. -
Establishment of The British East India Company
The BEIC won trading rights and built posts at Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. They traded gold&silver for cotton, silk&tea. -
Decline of the Mughal Empire
This occured when Aurangzeb's reign came to an end. -
Industrial Revolution in Great Britain
The making of machine goods beginning in England. Before this, work was performed by hand. -
Sepoy Rebellion
Sepoys thought that the new rifle cartridges were greased with pork and beef fat. Result was widespread rebellion. (100,000 were killed.) -
British Overcome French and take Control of India
There were many positive and negative effects of British rule. -
British Colonized India
They colonize India out of fear of more revolts. -
Creation of the INC
Gradual change. Wanted to allow hindus to hold government jobs. -
Creation of the Muslim League
Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the Muslim League; wanted Indian independence. -
Amritsar Massacre
Cause: protesting the Rowlatt acts. Fasted, prayed, and listened to political speeches. Result: massacre of people who attende. (slmost 400 Indians dead) -
Rowlett Acts
Laws that gave the permission to the gov't.to imprison protesters. -
Mohandas Gandhi's Leadership on the INC
Made a non-violent fight for integration. He blended many religions in his teachings'. -
Gandhi's travels stressing nonviolent resistance
He led teachings. Congress party endorsed Civil Disobedience. -
The Salt March
Goal: to be able to buy salt from other sources than just the government&no longer pay taxes on salt.
Result: violence toward Indians. 60,000 (Gandhi included) sent to jail. -
Gov't of India Act
The act gave local self government and limited democratic elections. Did not allow total independence. -
WWII--Riots Between Hindus and Muslims
4 days of fighting left 5,000 people dead and 15,000 hurt. -
Partition
Division of India into 2 separate Hindu and Muslim nations. -
India/Pakistan Independence
Independence was passed by the House of Commons -
Gandhi's Death
Killed by a Hindu who thought Gandhi was too protective of the Muslims.