Decolonization

-In the 1930's, Britain began to give independance to India because of Gandhi's protests.

-After World War Two, Britain gave up India.

-India wanted independance because there were no Indian's in powerful government.

-Partition divided India into Hindu and Muslim states.

-Gandhi was killed by a Hindu.

-After Gandhi's death, a war between Pakistan and India erupted.

Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)

Gandhi studied law in London, England. During the years of 1893-1915 Gandhi went to South Africa to continue his study of law. It was there he observed and experienced discrimination of Indian imigrants. In 1915 he returned to India where he launched his movement of passive resistance to Britain and campaigned for home rule. Gandhi organized boycotts of schools, law courts and British goods. In the 1930's Gandhi lead a revolt againts taxes. He was repeatedly jailed by British authorities in India for his civil disobedience campaigns. He frequently went on fasts "to death" to force Britain to grant his demands. In 1947 India was granted independance and India and Pakistan became seperate states. Gandhi tried to bring about peace between Hindu and Muslims. In 1948 he was assasinated by a Hindu. Gandhi's memory lives on as he is the inspiration to nonviolent movements around the world.

Brendan S & Chad D