Independence
Definition
Independence refers to the state of being free from the control or influence of another, specifically in this context, freedom from colonial rule or domination.
Analogy
Imagine you are living with your parents and they make all the decisions for you. Independence is like moving out of their house and having the freedom to make your own choices and live life on your own terms.
Related terms
Indian National Congress: It was a political party in India that played a crucial role in the independence movement.
Nonviolent resistance: This term refers to using peaceful means, such as protests and civil disobedience, to resist oppression or achieve political goals.
Partition of India: The division of British India into two separate countries, India and Pakistan, based on religious lines in 1947.
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Practice Questions (14)
Who led India to independence from British rule in August of 1947?
What if Gandhi had never led India to independence from Britain?
What might be different about Latin America's nationalist revolutions if they had been unsuccessful in achieving independence?
Which leader played a crucial role in India gaining independence from British rule after World War II?
How could history be different if India achieved independence from British rule without Gandhi's nonviolent resistance movement?
Who was primarily responsible for leading India towards independence from British rule?
What was a common method used by colonies to gain independence after 1900?
Which African nation gained independence from British colonial rule through peaceful means in the post-WWII era?
What impact did pan-Africanism potentially reduced if colonial powers voluntarily granted independence immediately post-WWII?
What major event indirectly spurred many African nations toward independence during the mid-20th century?
Who was instrumental in leading India to independence from British rule?
What role did Mohandas Gandhi play in India's quest for independence from British rule in the 20th century?
What could have occurred if Gandhi had been unsuccessful in leading India to independence through nonviolent resistance?
Who is associated with the nonviolent resistance movement that helped India achieve independence from British rule in the mid-20th century?
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