Global Studies - Causes Of Indian Nationalism Flashcards
Mahatma Ghandi, Shihks, Rajahs, etc..
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| 2632687900 | Since 1763 | -Great Britain in India -Great Britain ran about three - fifths of India directly -Rajahs (princes) ruled the West. | 0 | |
| 2632691531 | 1877 | -Queen Victoria crowned Empress of India -After a few revolts against British rule in India, especially one called, "Sepoy Revolt" (1857), British tied those revolted against their authority to cannon barrels. | 1 | |
| 2632691532 | 1900s | -Indian Nationalism grew slowly; divisions among Hindus and Muslims -Eventually, each formed own political parties. | 2 | |
| 2632693091 | 1885 - Indian National Congress | -Indian National Congress formed, most but not all were Hindus - majority -Soon worked for more control of their own government -Type of people were mainly educated elite out of touch with ordinary people. | 3 | |
| 2632693092 | 1906 | Muslim League was formed by Muslims; minority 25%. | 4 | |
| 2632701323 | Mohandas Ghandi | -Brought nationalism to common people -Born into upper caste -Studied law in Great Britain -Worked as legal counsel in South Africa where he discovered Indians mistreated like blacks -Became sensitive to human rights/was non-religious. | 5 | |
| 2632702201 | Ghandi's Philosophy | Based on 4 key principles. | 6 | |
| 2632713451 | 4 Key Principles | 1. Live simply, never seeking material rewards 2. Be tolerant of others' religious beliefs 3. Spend life in the service of others 4. Battle injustice in all its forms, but never by resorting to violence. | 7 | |
| 2632713452 | Harijans | -Ghandi's nickname for untouchables -Means "People of God." | 8 | |
| 2632714637 | Ghandi - Fighting | -Did not just fight British injustice -Also fought injustices toward the untouchables. | 9 | |
| 2632714638 | Mahatma | -Ghandi's nickname by Indian people -Means, "Great Soul." | 10 | |
| 2632909350 | Shihks | Half - Muslim, half - Indians. | 11 |