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Gossip Spreading
This is a picture of Gandhi when he was young. This is significant because Gandhi started with his ideas at a young age.Gossip was spread along the Sepoys and the indian soldiers. The cartridges of their new rifles were greased with beef and pork fat. Both Hindus and Muslims were outraged by the news. -
Rebelling
The Sepoys rebelled which was a surprise to the British. This was the 'spark' of the revolts during this period of time. The picture represents people rebelling and is very significant because it was the start of the Indian Independence -
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East India in power
East India was leading power in India. British government took direct command of India. -
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Foundation of Indian National Congress
This picture shows the leaders of the session of the congress. Educated middle class nationalists founded the Indian National Conference. Their idea was to have a greater voice in how India was governed. -
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Getting rid of India's foreign rule
Group formed to rid India of foreign rule: the primarily Hindu Indian National Congress, or Congress Party. -
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The Muslim League
This image is important and related because its the Muslim League Leaders.Another group formed to rid India of foreign rule: the Muslim League. -
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Morley-Minto Reforms
This picture shows Morley-Minto who was a man who did reforms and was very successful.The Indian National Conference led to the Morley-Minto. The reform lead to each province of India having its own governor. -
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Stronger nationalism
Nationalism within India was intensified which was a great success after many years of protest. -
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British government failed promise
Indian troops returned home after the war. British government promised reforms that would lead to self-government. Indians expected British government to accomplish their promise but they failed. Nationalists carried out acts of violence showing their anger and hate against the British government. -
Amritsar Massacre
Protest against the Rowlatt Acts. Around 10,000 people (including Hindus and Muslims). The people flocked to a major city in Punjab called Amritsar, during spring. This picture shows the Amritsar Massacre and its tremendous disasters. -
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The Congress Party civil disobidience
Congress Party endorsed civil disobedience, the public refusal to obey an unjust law. Gandhi launched this campaign by using non violent actions. -
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Salt March
This picture is important and refering back to the salt march because in the picture Gandhi is marching with his followers in the sea shore.Gandhi organized a march to defy the hated Salt Acts. These laws stated that Indians could not buy salt from anyone apart from the government. Indians had unjust taxes including paying taxes for salt. They showed their opposition by marching along the seacoast and gathering salt water to collect their own salt without depending on the government. After this event, about 60,000 people including Gandhi, were arrested. -
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Government of India Act passed
The British Parliament passed the Government of India Act. It provided self government and limited democratic elections, although it was not total independence. -
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Indian Independence Act
This picture is a part of the Indian Independence Act and talks about the Partition.Indian Independence Act 1947. This act consisted of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that partitioned British India into two new and independent dominions of India and Pakistan. -
Gandhi's Death
Horrible catastrophe emerged in January 30, 1948. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by an Hindu nationalist, Nathuram Godse. This picture shows Gandhi on his funeral. This was a very impacting day to everyone since he was a true leader who used peace to be independent from Britain.
