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Formation of the Indian National Congress
First begining as a labor unit, the purpose of this formation was to seek reforms in Britain;s civil service in India. -
Gandhi's first act of Civil Disobedience
Gandhi traveled to South Africa to practice law in 1893. There, he was subject to racism and intolerance. It was events that occured in South Africa that motivated him to fight injustice and defend his rights as an Indian man. -
Formation of Muslim League
The Muslim League was a political party establish in the early 20th century. It's strong support for the seperaration of a Muslim-majority nation state led to the Partition of India -
Rowlatt Acts
Acts passed by the British extending Britian's wartime power. Gandhi led protests against this ruling and was imprisoned -
Amritsar Massacre
A Turning point in the struggle for Indian independence. A crowd of nonviolent protestors was fired upon by the British. The offical death count is 379, although there is some dispute -
Gandhi's Noncooperation Movement
The noncooperation movement was a significant part of the move for Indian independence. The aim was to resist British rule in a nonviolent manner. -
Salt March
A Direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in India -
Partition of India
The creation of 2 sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan, India and Pakistan. -
Gandhi's Assassination
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Hindi extremist Nathuram Godse. He was killed in the gardens of the Birla house with 3 bullets shot at the chest. -
Partition of Bandladesh
Bangladesh breaks from West Pakistan and becomes fully independent with Indian support
