Indian Independence Movement, 1905-1947

Jawaharlal Nehru

A Hindu elite that takes over when Gandhi is in jail. The British like him better because he doesn't follow Gandhi's anti-west ways.He thinks we need western technology. He became the first prime minister of India.

What triggered Gandhi to return to India to help them get their independence?

During protests against the British government, Indian soldiers whom fought for the British in WWI were shot. General Dyer, who ordered this command, was then knighted. Indians are angered and don't trust the British

Gandhi

Father of Indian independence. He believed that westerners brought problems to India and that western technology is what further divided Hindus and Muslims.

"searching for the truth"

Gandhi's religious, independence movement to get independence from Britain. He reached out to the Muslims and Hindus.

When the decision is made to create a more localized government in India and the Bengal province is divided into two, what is the reaction?

It was split based off of religion. Hindus and Muslims. But the Hindu elites didn't like this because they had no say over the Muslims but the Muslims liked this because they felt that they were finally being recognized by the British.

Effects of WWI on Indians (British had control remember)

The war provided a break from a previous conflict. However, after the war a recession and influenza broke out. The British government did not take care of the Indians. This leads to protest.

Pakistan

When the British chose Nehru over Gandhi, it upset the Muslims so that is why they allowed the creation of Pakistan. However this angered the Hindus.

Walk to the Sea

as a result of the British monopoly on salt, Gandhi leads a march to the sea so that Indians can make their own salt. He is arrested.

Harijan

children of god

Ahimsha

nonviolence

Mahatma

the great soul

Satyagraha

the search for truth

Gandhi's philosophy and beliefs

westerners brought modern technology who make Indian religions fight against each other and that they need to get rid of westerners. He believed in using nonviolent ways to silently boycott British policies. He wanted Indians to return to original ways because he had an anti-west mentality.