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