Indian Independence Movement

Gandhi returned to India and joined the Indian National Congress.

Apr 4, 1915

After returning to India from South Africa a poor man, Gandhi joined the INC to fight for Indian independence from Britain.

Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League

Apr 4, 1916

The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the INC and the Muslim League to push for a more liberal approach to Indian self governance.

Rowlatt Acts are Passed

Feb 1, 1919

The Rowlatt Acts allowed for some cases to be tried without jury, and for suspects to be jailed without trial. Of course, the acts were opposed by the general public.

Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place

Apr 13, 1919

Dyer began shooting at innocent and unarmed people during this massacre, which took place on a holiday known as Baisakhi.

The Non-Cooperation Movement occurred

Apr 4, 1920

The Non-cooperation movement, started by Gandhi, used non-violent means to attempt to gain independence from Britain.

Salt March

Apr 4, 1930

To protest the British occupancy of India, Gandhi lead a 240 mile march to the arabian sea coast, resulting in the arrest of 60,000 people.

The Quit India movement was responded to by the British by putting most of the INC leadership in jail.

Apr 4, 1942

The quit india movement was a period of time in which Gandhi gave speeches that urged for the peaceful withdrawal of Britain from India. Because Britain was opposed to Gandhi's talking points, many INC leaders were jailed.

End of British rule

Apr 4, 1947

The British leave India and divide it into two states, one muslim, pakistan, and one hindu, India.