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The British ruled company set up factories/ trading posts.
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The sepoy rebellion was the native troops rebelling on the British Control of 2/3 of India. British control was affecting the Native's lives, and as tension grew, it eventually bubbled over into the rebellion in 1857.
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Ghandi believed in Hinduism and Christian Traditions. With this said, he did not agree with violence, and wanted all violence to end.
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This congress was formed as a compromise between the Indians and the British ruling in India. It was soon transformed into a democratic body.
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The Muslims League was formed to promote a modern education for Muslims, and ended up being the driving force for the partition of India.
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The Salt March was a march led by Gandhi to the coast where they broke the law and made salt. Gandhi was arrested, but he also gained support.
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The Quit India Campaign was created by Gandhi to get the British Control out of India. As a result of this movement, many members of the INC were put in jail.
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The Hindu-Muslim Conflict was when the divisions began to grow between the two religions. Muslims wanted a separate nation and they feared their rights would not be respected.
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The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act that ended British rule in India. It also split the continent in two.
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Gandhi was shot by a Hindu extremist.
