Chapter 16, Section 1 Pages 511-515 India Chapter 16, Section 1 Pages 511-515

Read “Indian Nationalism Grows” and “Religious Conflict and Partition” on page 512 What was the Quit India Movement? What did it lead to? Was the movement successful? What was the partition? Who opposed it? When did Britain end their colonial rule? What was created when they left?

Read “Violence after Partition” on pages 512-513 Who died as a result of the violence after the Partition? Why was this person killed?

Read “India after Independence” on pages 513-514 What were some of the positive changes and aspects Nehru brought to India? What did Indira Gandhi’s rule election demonstrate? What major event happened during Nehru’s daughter rule? What happened to Nehru’s daughter and how has it impacted India today? What has happened to Indian economy in recent years? Describe how the growth in economy has not been reflected in the majority of the population.