Leaders & People
This person believed in non-violent protesting and was a major leader of this movement
Gandhi
What year did the India Independence Movement start?
1857
Why did Britain have control over India?
They wanted full control over trade
Movement
the act to protest for something that needs to be done
What country controlled India?
Britain
This person became the first prime minister after India's independence was finalized
Jawaharlal
What year did the India Independence Movement end?
1947
What happened to Gandhi only a year after the Movement?
He was assassinated/died
Indian Independence Movement
1950 Constitution
Why did India want their independence from Britian
They wanted full control of their country and its trade
Who led the first session against the British?
Indian National Congress
What year was India partitioned from Great Britain?
1947
The partitioning of India ended what era?
The Colonial Era
Partitioning
The division of India into sections
Why did Britain continue to want control over India?
Peaceful protesters who made a huge impact on the movement
The Freedom Fighters
What year did Gandhi die?
1948
How many people were arrested/killed
60,000 - 100,000
Colonial Era
Jawaharlal became ______ ______ after India was granted its independence
Prime Minister