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Hindu Indian National Congress
Worked toward Independence from Britain. -
Abd al-AzizIbn Saud
Abd al-Aziz Ibn Saud, the leader of the new unified Arabia (Saudi Arabia), kept strict Islamic customs in his new state and based his Saudi government upon family traditions. He brought on modern technology, but these were limited to more religiously tolerant areas. -
the Muslim League
Like the Hindus before them, the Muslim League fought for Independence from Britain, standing with the Hindu (their religious enemy) against a common issue. -
Rowlatt Acts
The British Parliament passed the Rowlatt Acts; these enabled them to arrest protesters without warning toward them. -
the Armritsar Massacre
Over 10,000 protesters (Hindu and Muslim) went to Armritsar to speak out against the Rowlatt Acts. Intending to pray and fast, the Police force took it as a warning sign and fired at the multitude. 400 casualties with over 1,200 injuries. This sparked anger across the whole of India. -
Ottoman Empire Crumbles
The Paris Peace Conference decided, because of World War I, to remove all territory from the Ottoman empire except what would become Turkey and the portion of Europe where Istanbul is located. -
Gandhi Ends Non-Cooperation Movement
Mohandas K. Gandhi issued for the Indian people to not cooperate with the empire: this led to a very famous Boycott in which the Indian peoples refused to wear anything but homespun clothing. After a series of strikes endangering the British economy, many of these ended in full on riots and fights between the opressed and their opressers. After seeing his "peaceful" revolt become murderous, Gandhi halts this movement and fasts fro 3 weeks in protest. -
the Republic of Turkey is Founded
In 1922, Greek Soldiers entered Turkey and were threatening colonisation seriously. The Sultan was powerless, and the people desperate. However, a young military commander, Mustafa Kemal, rose above all and joined the nation in fighting back. He drove Greek forces back and won freedom for Turkey. He was elected President of the new Turkish Republic and called Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks". He created a more Secular state, granted women the right to vote, and industiralised Turkey. -
Reza Shah Pahlavi Takes Power
In 1921, Reza Shah Pahlavi, a military officer, seized power after a nationalist revolt in Persia. In 1925 he took down the Shah and established his rule as a modern one: he created public schools, promoted industrial growth, and extended women's rights. -
The Salt March
One of the most famous peaceful marches ever, the Salt March is still held in high regard today; Gandhi promoted the Indian people to ditch the Salt from the British-Owned mines (The British raised the salt tax) and make their own. The protesters marched to the sea and, through evaporation, made their own salt. The protesters were beaten horribly, and the news made it to international papers: more than 60,000 people (including Gandhi) were arrested. -
Persia becomes Iran
In 1935, President Kemal reverted the Greek name of their country (Persia) to their own, muslim one: Iran. -
India Gains Partial Independence
Because of Gandhi and his growing influence and success, the British finally conceded partial Independence: the Government of India Act. It gave the people self-government and limited democracy. This caused tensions between the Hindus and the Muslims, for the Muslims feard the Hindus were going to take utter control.
