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Tricked by the British
Indian troops fought for the British in World War I in return for self government in India but instead the British treat the Indian people as second class citizens -
Acts of Violence Against Peace
In response to Indian protests the British Government passes the Rowlatt Acts. This act gave officals the right to jail protesters for up to two years without the need of a trial. -
Fighting for Freedom
1920-22 - Nationalist figurehead Mahatma Gandhi launches anti-British civil disobedience campaign, helping to weaken British rule and economic power over India. -
The Salt March
Ghandi organizes a demonstration to defy the British Salt Acts that stated that Indians could only buy salt from the government and that sales tax must be payed for the salt. In turn Ghandi and followers walked about 240 to collect salt from sea water. -
Local Rule is Granted
In response to Ghandi and his followers gaining power the British pass the Government of India Act where local self-government and limited democratic elections were allowed. -
Forced into War
The British commit the Indian forces to World War II without talking to the colony's elected representatives. -
Trying to Please The Opposition
In effort to gain support of Indian nationalists the British promise government changes that would take place after the war. -
The Fight Between Religions
As the British hand over power to India fighting between Muslims and Hindus errupts over what group would have power. Four days of clashes in Calcutta resulted in the deaths of over 5,000 people and 15,000 people wounded.
