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Explore the European interest and trade with India, European dominance in India, the Indian Rebellion, English annexation of India, Indian assimilation, rise of Indian Nationalism, journey to Indian Independence, and the formation of Modern India.
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Brief History • European interest and trade with India • European dominance in India • Indian Rebellion • English annexation of India • Indian assimilation • Indian Nationalism • Indian Independence • Modern India
Rebellion by Indians Sepoy Rebellion, 1857
English Annexation of India (Start of the “British Raj”) 1858-1947 Queen Victoria
Indian Assimilation Schools, hospitals, roads, railroads Cash Crops English Language
IndianNationalism Salt March Mohandas Gandhi (Mahatma) Civil Disobedience Shame British into leaving Dressed like a commoner
Disaster in the Indian Nationalism • AMRITSAR MASSACRE:British troops open-fired on peaceful Indian protesters • In 10 mins., 379 were killed & 1,100 were wounded
Modern India Jawaharlal Nehru 1947-1964 Rajiv Gandhi Son of Indira 1984-1989 Indira Gandhi Daughter of Nehru 1955-1977. 1980-1984 assassinated Dr. Manmohan Singh 2004-present