the indian revolution a battle of words and wills

The Indian Revolution

A battle of words and wills

Causes/Early problems

• In 1757 the British Empire gained control of India.

• They created many new and unfair laws.

• The British also acted arrogant towards the Indians

Gandhi

• One of the most important leaders of the revolution was Gandhi.

• He sought to free India with non-violent protests.

The Salt March

• One non-violent protest was to the tax on salt.

• Gandhi and his followers marched to the sea and boiled their own salt

Independence at Last• In 1947 India finally

gained it’s Independence… now were all happy right?

Independence at Last• In 1947 India finally

gained it’s Independence… now were all happy right?

• Not exactly…

Independence at Last• In 1947 India finally

gained it’s Independence… now were all happy right?

• Not exactly…• Issues over religion

were still present, but hey, when aren’t they

New Governments are Fun!

• Gandhi was assassinated the next year, but many of the revolutionary leaders took part in creating the new government