India

INDIA HISTORY

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    Begin of British imperialism

    British started to imperialize India.
  • Permanent Settling Act of 1793

    British passed an act that made it hard for Indians to afford their land. This became a practice so the British could own more land
  • Charter act

    Gave British rights for trade with India, renewed every 20 years.
  • Muslim League

    created to stop hate to Muslims and to fight for an equal voice among other groups in India.
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    Progression in movies

    There were Silent movies and Talkies in India at this point.
  • Rowlatt Acts 1919

    This was an act that allowed British to arrest Indians without trial or charge if they were accused of terrorism. Protesters were targeted by this act, since they were fighting for freedom of BIEC.
  • Amritsar Massacre

    General opens fire to protesters that had no weapons with them. 379 Indians were killed and more than 1,000 were wounded
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    Movie Progression

    Indians themes have been added based on writings of old leaders
  • Salt March

    peaceful protest led by Gandhi that took Indians 240 miles to the Sea to make their own salt, since British taxed their original salt.
  • Quit India Movement

    Successful for India, Gandhi had Indians quit their important jobs and not fight in WWII with the British, so it was a successful way to try and take back independence.
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    Golden age in Movie Life

    Adding more modern Indian movies of the "common man"
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    Indo-Pakistani Wars

    One of the first conflicts in the war, which led to putting down firearms (ceasefire) and agreeing to a control line
  • Indo-Pakistani Wars

    The conflict that took place this year during the war led Bangladesh to independence
  • Modern Movies in India

    Dramatic movies that focused on the "Khans" that added culture to India.
  • Indo-Pakistani Wars

    Another conflict where Pakistan invaded Kashmir and ended up needing to retreat which led them to a bad economy.