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Amritsar Massacre
The turning point in Indian advocation in becoming independent, British army open fired on civilians killing 379 and wounded 1,100. -
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Indian National Congress - New Leader
Mohandas Gandhi takes over INC during the 1920s; he is important because he is was a very moral leader that led India to revolt in a non-violent way. -
Salt March
Gandhi led thousands of Indians to the ocean to make salt. This event was important because Gandhi soon had to leave India to meet with the king of Britian, which helped him spread his resistance by doing daily prayer meetings. -
India Independence Act
This act is important because it ended British rule over India, but divided the country into 2 independent nations; Hindus in India, Muslims in Pakistan. This makes up the country today as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. -
A Republic
The Constitution is enforced and makes India a republic. This is important because becoming a republic helps keeps equality in the government. -
Bombay Becomes Combined State
Gujarat State and Maharashtra State are formed from the State of Bombay. This is important because India was still in the process of stopping British rule. -
Bangladesh Liberation War
This is a civil war between West and East Pakistan. This is important because it forms today's Bangladesh. -
First Female Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi who was the first prime minister of India returns to power. This is important because not many women can get a role in the government, especially a high power such as a prime minister. -
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Sri Lanka's Ethnic Tensions
In Sri Lanka, the Sinhalese Buddhists and Tamils were at war based on majority and minority. This is important because this war lasted a very long time and the country itself was suffering many loses because of tensions. -
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Historic Decade
This decade is important because during this time India's economic growth increases which will lead into India's success and up to modern-day India. -
Mondernized In Cable Television
25 million homes started with cable television, 80 million will have it by the end of the decade. This is important because it ties into India modernizing itself.
