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Understanding India's Historical Milestones: From British Colonization to Partition

This text explores pivotal events in India's history, including the demographics of India, the British East India Company, the Battle of Plassey, and the social practice of Sati. It discusses the British Raj, the 1857 rebellion, and the roles of various figures in the lead-up to India's independence and partition in 1947. The focus contains critical discussions on Kashmir's conflict and key figures like Nehru, Gandhi, and Jinnah regarding their responsibilities in the partition. Insights into the impact on citizens and efforts to prevent violence during this turbulent period are also covered.

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Understanding India's Historical Milestones: From British Colonization to Partition

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  1. Table of Contents • India’s Demographics 2.05 • British East India Company 2.06 • Battle of Plassey / Sati 2.07 • Sati 2.13 • 1857 Incident 2.14 • British Raj 2.15 7. British Raj 2.25 8. Thuggees and Education 2.26 9. Indian National Congress 2.27 10. Home Rule 3.04 11. Salt March 3.06 12. Partition of India 3.07 MAKE UP WORK 3.11

  2. Classwork for Monday 3.11 (10 points) • DN / TTL (5 pts) • Reading (5 pts) • Discussion (5 pts)

  3. Partition of India____________________3.11 Agenda: • Do Now • Notes/Video • Readings • Discussion • TTL

  4. Kashmir • Predominantly Muslim territory disputed by Kashmir, India, and China. • One of the “princely states” before 1947, ruled by Hari Singh (Hindu) • British leave it up to Singh to choose which country to join- he chooses India. • Several wars, constant conflict: what is life like for Kashmir’s citizens?

  5. Reading: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

  6. Discussion Questions (Partition of 1947) • How much responsibility do each of the following individuals/people hold for the Partition of 1947? • Mountbatten and the British • Nehru and Gandhi • Jinnah and Indian National Congress • The Muslim/Hindu/Sikh people themselves 2. In retrospect, what could have been done to prevent the killings that happened?

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