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East India Company Rule
The British Tea Company that took over India because the hindu Indians would not fight back -
The Sepoy Rebellion
Started by saying they used pig oil in guns and it was against their religion to kill animals so the rebelled. -
Mohandas Gandhi
He fouht for peace and did not belive in violence and descrimination. -
Formation of the Indian National Congress
Oldest democratically operating political party in the world that was formed to gather leaders and eliminate prejudice in areas. -
Formation of the Muslim League
Was formed for muslims to promote their political rights and prevent hostility. -
Salt March
Ghandhi led people on a 200 mile march to the sea and they started breaking the law and making their own salt. -
Quit India Campaign
The British refused to give Indians independence in WWII and began this movement as a non-cooperation policy. -
Hindu-Muslim Conflict
Conflicts rose in the 20's and 30's because of religious differences and led to violence. Muhhamad Ali Jinnah wanted a seperate nation. -
Indian Independence
Riots broke out and the British Parliament passed the Independence Act. Divided into Pakistan and India -
Gandhi Assassinated
Ghandhi was viewed by some as a traitor for not celebrating their independence and was shot and killed a few months after independence.
