India and Pakistan Conflict

What problem did they have on July 15, 1947?

The two independent dominions were created, India and Pakistan, but they struggled to determine the borders

Why was there conflict?

With India close to independence from the British, the Muslims were afraid that the majority Hindus would impose laws that would deny them religious and other freedoms.

What did the leader of the Muslim League say about Pakistan?

Without it, Muslims could never progress, and they would be reduced to low caste (Shudras)

What people moved to Pakistan? To India? How many people left?

Hindus left Pakistan, and the Muslims moved to Pakistan; 10 million people moved in total.

Which party won the election in 1930?

India's Congress Party

In the 1930s, the British tried to facilitate what two parties?

India's Congress Party and the Muslim League

What happened on April 20, 1947?

It was agreed that the Muslim League could have their Pakistan, but no one could be forced into it.

India's Congress Party thought that they were representing both Hindus and Muslims. Who did the Muslims vote for instead?

Muslim League

Who did the leader of India's Congress Party want to join in the 1930s?

Muslims

Why was Pakistan created?

Muslims wanted a place for themselves

What were Western and Eastern Pakistan separated by?

Ethnicity, language, and a thousand miles

What parts of India did the Muslims own?

Part of the northwest and an eastern portion of Bengal

What does the word "stan" stand for in Pakistan?

Place

What does the word "pak" stand for in Pakistan?

Purity