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EIC
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East Indian Company
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When did the EIC come in contact with India
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1600
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In 1813 the EIC did what?
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Cellect taxes
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in the 1700
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The EIC ruled large parts of India
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When was the EIC abolished and by who?
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Britain wanted India as a collony
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Major rebellion is 1857
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Indian soldiers became convinced that Britain was going to make them convert to Christianity
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How long did the rebellion last?
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2 years
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How was India colonised?
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Agriculture, communication systems, and transport
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How did India become wealthy?
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Trade in cotton, tea, what and oil. But all Profits went to Britain
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Why was the fight for independence paused in the 1900's?
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Because of WW1
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What happened after WW1
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Anti-colonial movement began led by Mahatma
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When was Mahatma born?
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1869
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What did he become leader of?
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National Congress
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What was his goal?
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help poor farmers, labourers and high taxation and descrimination
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Example of a protecst
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Salt March
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1944 disagreement?
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Muslims believed that they would have little say in the political power if India was independent
Result was giving the Muslims there own land and country called Pakistan |
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When and how did Mahatma died?
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1944, shot dead by Godse
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