FREEDOM?
WHAT IS
INDIA
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by Cyrus Stanford
December 13, 2017
1800s
The Bloody Uprising and Response That Shook British India In the 1850s
Indian's Mutiny
At the beginning of the 1800’s the British rule arrived in India. British merchants at the time were able to make a nice profit before returning to Great Britain. The British soon became known as “The Raj,” meaning “King.” Resentment for the British by the people of India began to arise in 1857 (known as the Indian Mutiny). The story says that the Indian’s mutinied against their British commanders, and the guns they were importing were greased with both pig and cow fat. Therefore, making it unusable for the Hindu and Muslim men. But much resentment came from years and years of inconsiderate policies form the British. Many other battles remained apparent through 1858.
Freedom (n):he right to be able to govern oneself without the oppression of another opposing force.
The 1900’s were the height of the Indian National Movement, or otherwise known as the Gandhian era. Mahatma Gandhi was the undisputed leader of the Indian National Movement. Gandhi’s movement was based around a peaceful movement against the British rule that was ridden in India. Through many rigorous years of peaceful movements and hardships, the Indian people finally saw a hint of freedom through the Indian Independence Act of 1947. The partition of the country into India and Pakistan would come into effect from 15 August 1947. The British Government would transfer all powers to these two Dominions. A Boundary Commission would demarcate the boundaries of the provinces of the Punjab and Bengal. The Act provided for the transfer of power to the Constituent Assemblies of the two Dominions, which will have full authority to frame their respective Constitutions.
1900s
Lord Mountbatten was made the first Governor General of Independent India, whereas Mohammad Ali Jinnah became the first Governor General of Pakistan.
Freedom (n): The right to equal opportunity, and basic human and natural rights.
The Gandhi Era
Quotas in the Caste System
Today in India, although the caste system has been said to have been dissolved, there are still “quotas” that exist in the lower classes of India. These quotas are set in place to give these lower classes a chance at jobs and positions. (Think of it as an affirmative action.) However, many people feel like these quotas create more division amongst its people. The Patels have also been asking for a reservation for their community. "Our people don't get jobs despite scoring 80-90% marks, so they are forced to do their own business because of this reservation system," Patel told the newspaper.
Freedom (n):The right to equal opportunity, and basic human and natural rights.
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