1. Indian 
Independence

2. In 1947, India was granted independence
Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first prime minister

3. Hindus --------------------------------- Majority
Muslim Minority
Muslims feared how they would be would be treated in a Hindu dominated country.
Muslim League wanted their own state.

4. In 1947, British drew new borders to create
Hindu India
and
Muslim Pakistan

5. Mass migration started Muslims fled to Pakistan and Hindus to India
Violence started and many were slaughtered

6. Gandhi was horrified by the violence
January 30, 1948, Gandhi was shot by an Hindu 
extremist
Violence then ended
Today there is still tension between the Muslims and Hindus

7. World Largest democracy with a population of more than 1 billion
Today's India
World Largest democracy with a population of more 
than 1 billion

9. Obstacles to Progress in India
Goals
Obstacles
Lack of oil and natural gas
Industrial Growth
Hindu caste system
less education for women and 
the poor
Ethnic and religious prejudices
Social equality
High cost of farm equipment
Rapid population growth
floods and drought
Produce enough food