India Lesson 4
Identify key physical features. Explain how political and cultural issues affect other South Asian nations. Explore relations between South Asian countries.
How did Gandhi use Satyagraha to bring independence to India? Boycotts, marches, &arrests brought attention to Brit policies. Really WW2 that forced Brits to drop India
1947 Partition India E & W Pakistan First Kashmir War Prince Hindu, Population Muslim (backed by Pak) India helps put down rebellion (Oct ‘47) Pakistan declares war (47- 49). Karachi Agreement Line of Control, Plebiscite Azad (1/3 vote Pak) vs. Jammu Kashmir (2/3 vote India) Second Kashmir War 1965 Pak crosses Line, India launched invasion. Ceasefire – UN monitored, arms buildup on Line Border conflicts still occurring! 1971 India helps East Pakistan in fight against West Pakistan Creation of Bangladesh
Reading Jigsaw
Imagine that you are a Peace Corps volunteer in one of the nations described in this section. List three ways in which you might help people in your new home.