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The Sepoys Rebelled
The Sepoy rebellion was set off between the British and the Indians. Indian soldiers that worked for the British during the British rule were known as the sepoys. -
East India Company
In 1858 the East India Company was the leading power of India. -
Gandhi was born
Gandhi was born in Porbandar in West Bengal, India. -
Indian National Congress
In 1885 there was the Founding of the Indian National Congress. -
Gandhi moves to South Africa
Gandhi is thrown off of a train in South Africa for refusing to move from his First Class seat to Third Class. (Eventhough his ticket was a valid first class ticket) -
First time Gandhi is beaten up
In 1897, Gandhi is beaten up by a European mob. His life is saved when a woman stands between Gandhi and the attackers. -
Muslim League
In 1906 there was the founding of the Muslim League. -
Indian Troops
In 1918 the Indian troops return from world war 1. -
Rowlatt Acts
The Act was also known as the “Black Act” or “Black Bill” by the Indians who protested it. This law was strongly opposed by the people of India because it gave the British government even more authority over them. This new Act allowed the British to arrest and jail anyone the wish without trial if they are thought to be plotting against the British. -
The Amritsar Massacre
At Amritsar, 379 Indians are killed and 1,000 are seriously injured. -
Congress Party and the Civil Disobedience
In 1920 the Congress Party endorsed Civil Disobedience. -
The Hated Salt Acts
In 1930, Gandhi organized a demonstration to defy the hated Salt Acts. The British retaliate by passing the Salt Act which makes it illegal for Indians to make their own salt. -
First time Gandhi Fasts
In 1932, Gandhi fasts to protest treatment of Untochables. -
British Parliment and the India Acts
British Parliment passed the Government of India Act. -
Quit India Campaign
In 1942, Gandhi launches the Quit India campaign declaring India’s independence from British rule. Gandhi is imprisoned. -
India is Independent
In 1947 India is granted self rule from Britain. -
Gandhi dies
Gandhi is killed by a member of a Hindu organizatio, he was shot on his way to evening prayers.
