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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.