Jawaharlal Nehru

What events led to the creation of this new nation (Bangladesh)?

A civil war between East and West Pakistani. East renamed Bangladesh. Caused by a weather event, people didn't like how they handled it

How did Nehru contribute to India's modernization and democracy?

Emphasized democracy, unity, and modernization. Pushed for industrialization and sponsored social reforms. Tried to elevate status of lower castes and women's rights

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Leader of the Muslim League

Bangladesh

New name for East Pakistan after it declared independence

Pakistan

New nation created by division of India(Islamic nation)

What was the cause of turmoil in Sri Lanka?

Ongoing civil war between Sinhalese and Tamil

Muslim League

Organization founded in 1906 in India to protect Muslim interests

What were the major concerns of the Muslim League?

Protect Muslim interests because they believe Congress will favor Hindu interests

Sri Lanka

Small island nation off the southwest coast of India that has been the site of a civil war between Tamils and other groups

Kashmir

Small region at the northern point of India next to Pakistan causing conflict between India's Muslims and Hindus

Partition

Term given to the division of India into separate Hindu and Muslim nations

What were the terms of the cease-fire?

1/3 of Kashmir under Pakistani rule the rest under Indian control

What problems had to be resolved in the months prior to independence?

- princes had to decide which nation they'd join - had to divide military, railroads, and police equally - Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to go, causing violence

Main objectives of new Indian subcontinent

- reduce violence - promote industrialization and wealth - production is priority without extreme labor - equal distribution and control of river flow and hydroelectric power - greater food production and industry - cooperation

Jawaharlal Nehru

Independent India's first prime minister

Congress Party

India's national political party