Indian National Congress

First national organization of Indians to seek a voice in government Western educated individuals Attempt to gain more influence in British rule Gandhi joins

Jawaharlal Nehru

Supporter of Gandhi Protested British policies Supported independence/democracy Educated people about India’s issues – Encouraged them to vote

Mohammed Ali Jinnah

United with Hindus initially Eventually calls for separate Muslim state Architect of Pakistan’s independence

Satyagraha Describes form of non-violent political resistance One of the most successful forms of political activism in modern history Combination of Hindu and Christian ideas Non violence and loving your enemy

The Amritsar Massacre

Turning point in independence movement British troops open fire on a crowd in walled garden Radicalization of nationalism

The Salt March

Tax on salt doubles Burdened poorest people in India Gandhi and followers march to sea Illegally make salt – Arrested, non violence serves as inspiration

Indian Independence Act of 1947

Granted India independence from Britain Partitioned British India into two separate states – India and Pakistan Religious riots as an effect – Muslims migrate from “would be India”; Hindus migrate from “would be Pakistan”