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British Settlers Invade India
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Indian National Congress Founded
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Amritsar Massacre
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Gandhi Assumes Control Over INC
Gandhi took over as president of the Indian National Congress in 1921. -
Gandhi Launches Civil Disobedience Campaign
In 1921 Gandhi launched his civil disobedience campaign, fighting to ease poverty, building womens rights, and among others, Swaraj, or self-rule. -
Salt March Begins
On March 12th, 1930, Gandhi and 78 male satyagrahis (activists of truth and resolution) embarked on a 23 day journey. -
Salt March Ends
On the anniversary of the Amritsar Massacre, Gandhi and his satyagrahis reached the beach. Gandhi illegally produced salt by boiling mud, an act repeated by his thousands of followers. 60,000 - 100,000 protesters were arrested, -
Gandhi Arrested
Gandhi was arrested for illegally producing salt at midnight of May 4/5th. -
India's Independence
The Indian Independence Act 1947 partitioned British India into two new independent dominions, India and Paskistan.
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