Rise of Modern india

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Rise of Modern india
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Great Britain had colonized the country of India
during the 1700's. In the late 1880s, Indian
nationalistic movements, such as ones led by the
Indian National Congress, had made attempts at
self-rule but had never been completely
successful. 
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The great proponent of a free India, Mohandas K.
Gandhi, was instrumental in the Indian
Nationalist Movement.  Known as the Mahatma, or
the Great Soul, Gandhi forced change and an end
to British imperialism through a strict policy of
non-violence, or passive resistance. 
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Examples of his civil disobedience included
boycotts such as the 1930s Salt March, and hunger
strikes.  Salt March was an act of protest
against the British salt tax in Colonial India.
Ghandi walked to Dandi, Gujarat to get some salt
and lg. numbers of Indians followed him. The
British could do nothing b/c Ghandi did not
incite others to follow him in any way. The march
lasted about a month. He also forced change at
home by attempting to do away with the Hindu
caste system.  The rigid caste system separated
religious and political classes from lower
classes of laborers and outcasts with no hope at
social mobility.
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Violent episodes, such as the Amritsar Massacre,
plagued India's movement to be come free.  Great
Britain, weakened by its efforts in World War II,
finally conceded to Indian nationalist demands in
1948
India becomes independent in 1948
Lord and Lady Montebatten- last British rulers of
India
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Despite the influence of Gandhi, India fell into
disorder.  Hindu people wanted an all-Hindu state
and Muslims, led by the Muslim League wanted a
separate state.  Gandhi was assassinated
because of this conflict.  Eventually, Pakistan
was formed as a separate Muslim state. 
Therefore, the strength and will of the common
people both achieved Indian independence and
tore India apart.  The story of Mahatma Gandhi
and Indian nationalism is one of history's
greatest ironies
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Indian democracy 1950s
Jawaharlal Nehru- tries to modernize and
westernize India. 1950 Constitution prohibits
caste discrimination
Attendance at one primary school in Nepal
reflects caste discrimination
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Indian development 1960s
Indira Ghandi- pushes development of the Indian
economy and its nuclear program New economic
development has helped propel India to global
wealth
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Indian today
One of the most secure economies but still a
large and significant gap b/w the rich and the
poor A place of considerable outsourcing - where
American companies open branches in India for
production and service calls b/c it is cheaper to
build there and hire them than to build and
employ in the US