2.  Religion: Hindu, Muslim, Sikh (partition, acceptance of secular state & new policies) biggest source of extremism  Language: Hindi, English, 10+ other languages (official)  Caste: Inequality of Dalits legally  Class: Massive wealth gap  Gender: New policies vs. traditional ideas

3.  Congress: Moderate, socialist (Nehru)  RSS: Hindu fundamentalists  Akali Dal: Sikh activists  Muslim League: Fought for separate state during partition

4.  Nehru -1889-1964 ◦ Lawyer ◦ 1 st President ◦ Goals:  Secular, unified state  Reduction in extremism  More rights for women & Dalits  Gandhi – ◦ 1869-1948 ◦ Leader of independence movement ◦ Assassinated by Hindu extremist ◦ Goals:  Secular, unified state  Reduction in extremism  More Dalits

5.  Why? ◦ To think deeply about themes in our Democracy unit generally and our India case study specifically. ◦ Prep for tomorrow’s timed essay.  How: ◦ 3 Tables with facilitator/recorder taking notes about themes in the conversations ◦ All else will rotate when the bell rings and take notes on different discussions.

6. 1. How effectively can non-violent protest create political change? 2. Agree or Disagree: Nehru did all he could to increase gender & class equality. 3. How serious was the problem of religious extremism in India? Back-Up Questions 1. How did partition continue to affect India after independence? 2. How does religion influence a country’s history, both positively and negatively?

7.  What themes emerged?  Did most people agree or disagree?

8.  Please answer the following and hand it in before you leave today. Prepare to share! 1. What was your challenge goal and did you meet it? Why or why not? 2. What was the most interesting thing you heard someone else say? 3. Did your understanding of the following increase, decrease, or stay the same: non- violent protest, religion, extremism