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India after Independence. Jawaharlal Nehru. Ali Jinnah. Mahatma in India. 1919 Protested Rowlett Acts 1922 Ended campaign after riots 1930 Led salt march 1932 Fasted to protest caste system 1947 Fasted to end violence 1948 Assassinated by Hindu extremist.
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India after Independence Jawaharlal Nehru Ali Jinnah
Mahatma in India • 1919 Protested Rowlett Acts • 1922 Ended campaign after riots • 1930 Led salt march • 1932 Fasted to protest caste system • 1947 Fasted to end violence • 1948 Assassinated by Hindu extremist
British Parliament • India gains independence in 1947 • Decide to partition India • Hindus:INDIA • Muslims:PAKISTAN
India in 2004 One Billion people (2nd largest country) Hindu 81%, Muslim 12%, Christian 2.%, other 5% Pakistan: 97% Muslim, 162 Million people
Reading: India since 1947 • Read carefully the article on India since independence • Follow up questions to check understanding
Review: India Since Independence • Who was the first leader of “new” India? • What were his three goals? • What would be the most difficult to implement? • What problems does India face today?
Review: Pakistan Since Independence • What were the two divisions in Pakistan? • What area is still in dispute today between Pakistan & India?