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A battle of words and wills
The Indian Revolution A battle of words and wills
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Causes/Early problems
In 1757 the British Empire gained control of India. They created many new and unfair laws. The British also acted arrogant towards the Indians
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Gandhi One of the most important leaders of the revolution was Gandhi.
He sought to free India with non-violent protests.
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The Salt March One non-violent protest was to the tax on salt.
Gandhi and his followers marched to the sea and boiled their own salt
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Independence at Last In 1947 India finally gained it’s Independence… now were all happy right?
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Independence at Last In 1947 India finally gained it’s Independence… now were all happy right? Not exactly…
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Independence at Last In 1947 India finally gained it’s Independence… now were all happy right? Not exactly… Issues over religion were still present, but hey, when aren’t they
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New Governments are Fun!
Gandhi was assassinated the next year, but many of the revolutionary leaders took part in creating the new government
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