Indian Independence

22 August 2022
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Ten million people became ______ after India was partitioned.
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refugees
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Why was the Salt March a turning point in India's struggle for independence?
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A foreign journalist gave the story an international audience.
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Which of the following illustrates Jinnah's strongest argument for India's partition?
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Maintaining a single country would cause discontent between majority and minority groups.
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Why is Gandhi considered one of the most influential people of the twentieth century?
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He inspired other leaders to be non-violent.
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During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to...
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refuse to vote in elections.
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One of Jawaharlal Nehru's first duties as India's Prime Minister was to
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improve living standards for Indians.
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Which of the following is the best example of civil disobedience?
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refusing to pay taxes because you disapprove of how the money is being used by the government
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Indira Gandhi became India's first female prime minister because...
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the people of India voted her in.
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Gandhi was trained to be a...
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lawyer
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Which of the following occurred as a result of India's partition in 1947? Select all that apply.
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Gandhi was assassinated & Citizens began to riot.
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Which of the following illustrates the concept of Satyagraha?
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camping out by a "no loitering" sign to protest the law
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Who made the following statement regarding the partitioning of India? "Those who demand separation would, in the end, suffer most for it . . . "
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Jawarharlal Nehru
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The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition was a result of...
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too many people trying to relocate at one time.
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In _____ , the Indian National Congress adopted Gandhi's strategy to boycott British goods.
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1920
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Why did Gandhi encourage Indians to weave their own cloth?
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Textiles were a major source of income for Britain.
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Which of the following ended the post-partition fighting between Hindus and Muslims?
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Gandhi's protest hunger strike