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Lifetime of Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi is a major leader in India. -
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Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru opposed Gandhi's ideas, and instead believed in science and technology. -
Gandhi Returns to India
After studying law in England and working in South Africa for the Indian immigrants, Gandhi returns to India and soon after leads the local struggles. -
Britain Allows Some Local Self-Government
The British give England some slight control. They enlarge the francise in India, which allows the people more self-government. This move, however, did not completely satisfy the Indians, as they still wanted a more nationalist nation. -
Amritsar Massacre
Several Indians are killed by the British in the massacre at Amritsar, where the Indians practice their nonviolence movement. -
Unity Challenged
Religion, as well as the Hindu-Muslim alliance, caused a problem to Indian unity. -
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Anti-Colonial Movement
The Indian nationalists begin to start the anticolonial movement -
Formation of the All India Women's Conference
Women begin to work more rights in health, employment, education, and literacy. -
Great Depression Hits India
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Salt March
Gandhi leads his people on a salt march in opposition to the British. -
Government India Act
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British Grants India Some Freedom
The British grant India a bicameral legislature and a self-governing executive. -
Muslim League Demands Independence
The Muslim League demands independence in places where a majority of the population was Muslim.