1. The Rise of Indian Nationalism
India Seeks Self-Rule
The Rise of Indian Nationalism

3. The end of World War and the resulting British weakness, leads to Indian Independence.

4. World War I
Many Indians fight for British army and expect political equality when they return.
When Britain proposes only a few minor reforms, Indians demand independence

6. 1918 The Rowlatt Act suppresses independence movement through denial of right to trial
1919 Amritsar Massacre peaceful political protest ends in death of 400 and wounding of 1200
India explodes in protest and violence

8. Mohandas K. Gandhi arises as leader of Indian Independence movement
Known as Mahatma or “Great Soul”
Combines traditional Hindu philosophy with western political and religious beliefs

9. Ahimsa- Hindu doctrine of non-violence that inspired Gandhi
Before Gandhi, most Indian National Congress members were Western-educated elites

12. Gandhi united all classes of Indians
He rejected the caste system and its harsh treatment of untouchables

14. Gandhi’s strategy of nonviolent revolution
“soul-force” v “body- force
Civil disobedience
Boycotts
Non-cooperation: taxes, elections, etc.

16. Sit-down strikes
Hunger strikes
1930-The Salt March -to stand against British oppression.

19. 1935 Britain passes Government of Indian Act
India promised Home Rule
1939-britain postpones independence and brings India into World War II.
Indian leaders outraged

20. Tensions between Muslims and Hindus remain high
Full independence and partition waits until 1949