Chapter Overview
The chapter The Making of the National Movement: 1870s–1947 traces the rise of Indian nationalism, the formation of the Indian National Congress, and the key movements and leaders who contributed to India's independence from British rule.
Important Keywords
- Indian National Congress (INC): A political party founded in 1885 that led the freedom struggle.
- Partition of Bengal: A British strategy in 1905 to divide Hindus and Muslims.
- Swadeshi Movement: A movement promoting indigenous goods and boycotting British products.
- Non-Cooperation Movement: A mass protest led by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule in 1920.
- Civil Disobedience Movement: A nationwide movement in 1930 advocating nonviolent resistance.
- Quit India Movement: A movement launched in 1942 demanding immediate British withdrawal.
- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: A brutal British attack on peaceful protesters in 1919.
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