1. Why did Great Britain grant India Independence? Do Now: would a riot or a sit-in be more effective in changing government policy? Why did Great Britain grant India Independence?

2. What was going on in India?  What was the Sepoy Rebellion? Why did Great Britain grant India Independence?

3. Independent Activity: Complete the reading on Gandhi Why did Great Britain grant India Independence?

4. Gandhi Why did Great Britain grant India Independence?  Leader of the Indian National Congress.  Wanted India to have independence from Great Britain.  Used non-violent methods to gain independence.  Civil Disobedience: Indians were told to disobey unjust laws.

5. The Salt March  The Indians protested the British salt tax Why did Great Britain grant India Independence?

6. Cottage Industries  Gandhi encouraged Indians to boycott British cotton and buy homemade goods.  Where do you think British goods were made?  Why is this? Why did Great Britain grant India Independence?

7. The Partition of India  India was divided between Indian Muslims and Indian Hindus  The nation of Pakistan was created Why did Great Britain grant India Independence?

9. Let’s Take a Moment  What would Gandhi say about the problems in India? Why? WWhat would Gandhi say about the problems in India? Why?

10. Summary  How was Gandhi’s method of gaining independence different from what we have seen before?  Do you think it was more successful? Why or why not?  Homework: handout: “India’s Struggle for Independence” Why did Great Britain grant India Independence?