1. Rise of Modern india

2. Great Britain had colonized the country of India during the 1700's. In the late 1880s, Indian nationalistic movements, such as ones led by the Indian National Congress, had made attempts at self-rule but had never been completely successful.

3. The great proponent of a free India, Mohandas K. Gandhi, was instrumental in the Indian Nationalist Movement. Known as the Mahatma, or the Great Soul, Gandhi forced change and an end to British imperialism through a strict policy of non-violence, or passive resistance.

4. Examples of his civil disobedience included boycotts such as the 1930s Salt March, and hunger strikes. Salt March was an act of protest against the British salt tax in Colonial India. Ghandi walked to Dandi, Gujarat to get some salt and lg. numbers of Indians followed him. The British could do nothing b/c Ghandi did not incite others to follow him in any way. The march lasted about a month. He also forced change at home by attempting to do away with the Hindu caste system. The rigid caste system separated religious and political classes from lower classes of laborers and outcasts with no hope at social mobility.

5. Violent episodes, such as the Amritsar Massacre, plagued India's movement to be come free. Great Britain, weakened by its efforts in World War II, finally conceded to Indian nationalist demands in 1948 India becomes independent in 1948 Lord and Lady Montebatten- last British rulers of India

6. Despite the influence of Gandhi, India fell into disorder. Hindu people wanted an all-Hindu state and Muslims, led by the Muslim League wanted a separate state. Gandhi was assassinated because of this conflict. Eventually, Pakistan was formed as a separate Muslim state. Therefore, the strength and will of the common people both achieved Indian independence and tore India apart. The story of Mahatma Gandhi and Indian nationalism is one of history's greatest ironies

7. Indian democracy 1950s: Jawaharlal Nehru- tries to modernize and westernize India. 1950 Constitution prohibits caste discrimination Attendance at one primary school in Nepal reflects caste discrimination

8. Indian development 1960s Indira Ghandi- pushes development of the Indian economy and its nuclear program New economic development has helped propel India to global wealth

9. Indian today One of the most secure economies but still a large and significant gap b/w the rich and the poor A place of considerable outsourcing - where American companies open branches in India for production and service calls b/c it is cheaper to build there and hire them than to build and employ in the US