Imperialism in India

What were the causes and effects of the Sepoy Rebellion(1857)? Why is this even called by different names?

There had already been tension between the Indian people and Britain, after a rumor broke our about cow and pig fat being used to grease the ammunition box, the soldiers refused to open the boxes(to open it required you to bite the boxes). For this act the British soldiers charged them with mutiny and publicly shamed them. This outraged the sepoy groups leading them to go on a rampage and kill 50 europeans , soon others joined in. Then Indians at Kanpur killing 200 Europeans, the Europeans easily stoped the rebellion short after. After this India had fully became a colony of Great Britain. It was called different names due to all of the different view points.

How did British establish English as the official language of India? How did Thomas Macaulay reflect the views of many 19th century British people?

The British taught it in schools to the upper class citizens of India. Thomas Macaulay viewed even the shortest of English literature to be far more valuable to use than any books written in Sanskrit, calling all of the books of India to not even be close to comparable of the English Language.

What was the Indian National Congress? The Muslim League? What role did they play in the Indian nationalist movement?

The Indian national congress sought independence for all Indians regardless of class or religious beliefs. The Muslim League was created because Muslims feel like they were a smaller community and the Indian national congress wouldn't represent them as much as let's say Hindus. So the League is basically the Indian national league, but for Muslims. Worked together to seek independence from Great Britain.

What were the key principles which guided Mohandas Gandhi? What strategies did he use and how effective were they?

The main key principle of Gandhi was nonviolence and that no matter what happens, you would never hit your attacker back. He imposed strategies of accepting the beatings given and not doing anything about it. It brought many deaths, but the spread of the message was a success, showing the British no matter what they did, Indians would stand their ground.

Amritsar Massacre(1919) Causes and effects? Why was it so significant?

The Amritsar Massacre was when British Troops opened fire on peaceful protesters killing 1500 people in the process. It deepened the distrust of the British in India and it brought many demanding independence from Britain. This also prompted Ghandi to launch his non cooperation movement.

Salt March(1930) What sparked it? Significance and impact?

The British had a monopoly on the salt industry and they banned Indians from producing their own, with them already putting high taxes on salt. Gandhi and thousands of other Indians marched 240 miles to the ocean and collected salt. It was an act of Civil disobedience, it lowered fear amongst Indians and made more participate in the cause. Indians even started to make their own salt or buy illegal salt.

Raid on the Dharasana Salt Works (1930) What did it involve? What does this event reveal about the nature of non-violent resistance?

It was a nonviolent protest on the British salt tax, with the nonviolent resistance it was all about taking violence and putting on non violence.

Why was India partitioned in 1947? Impact and significance?

It was partitioned because many believed that Hindus and Muslims couldn't work together, and each religion should have its own lands. It created the Hindu majority India, and the Muslim majority Pakistan. Leading to Hindus being in Pakistan, and Muslims being in India with 15 million being displaced. 1 million died during the attempts to migrate to India or Pakistan.