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Many things contributed to the rise of nationalism in India. We will be discussing 6 major causes. One of the main actions that caused the rise of nationalism was the destruction of the Indian culture by the British. The British decided to eliminate customs that they thought were wrong. The British eliminated the suttee which is the burning of a wife with her husband as well as ending infanticide. Some cruel leaders were removed and also a group of religious fanatics called the thugs were eliminated. These changes were seen as the British forcing there culture on the Indians and increased the want of the Indians for there own independence and in turn nationalism rose.
The events of the Indian Mutiny of 1957 and 1958 angered the Indians and helped bring them together. Slaughtering of Indians and British alike took place during the event. The Indians were unhappy with how the British interfered with Indian customs. Some of the lesser educated Indian's feared the telegraph lines that the British had introduced. Christian missionaries offended many religious leaders by their attempts to convert their followers to Christianity. British belief in their superiority angered the Indians. In May of 1957, sepoys refusing to use the Enfield rifle cartridges that were rumored to be greased with animal fats were arrested. Other Indian troops gathered together to free then, shooting British officers. Some Indian princes joined the fighting. Bitterness and mistrust remained between the British and the Indians as result of the mutiny.
Outside influences also affected the rise of nationalism in India. One of the main events was the Russian-Japanese war. The Japanese won that war and it proved to India as well as the rest on Asia that the Major European powers were not superior and could be defeated by Asian nations. The Indian people realized that if they tried to defeat the British it could be possible to gain independence. This realization led to many more people joining nationalist causes and supporting their ideas. World War One furthered this feeling.
In World War One the Indians fought for the side of the Allied Powers mainly on behalf of the British. It was believed that if India supported Britain in the war than the British would allow for the Indian independence to occur. This did not happen and the two major religious groups who were the Muslims and the Hindus worked together to create the Lucknow Pact requesting independence from Britain. It was again declined but the Lucknow Pact strongly increased support for the cause of independence and nationalism since the two religious groups were working together for a common cause. The Rowlatt Acts were put into place by the British to try to stop violent revolts. This didn't work and actually caused the Indian nationalist Gandhi to take actions.
Gandhi was a peaceful nationalist who brought Indians together to fight for a common cause. It all began when Gandhi opposed the Rowlatt Acts. In response to the Rowlatt Acts, on April 6, 1919, he decided to move against the British with a hartal. Indians ceased to work and refused to communicate with the British. Through fasting, prayer and refusal, people were able to make clear the depth of their opposition to the British. Many people followed in Gandhi's footsteps and were inspired by his presence and protest methods. He taught the Congress and the people to use Satyagraha. The Satyagraha told the Indians to return to their own ways. He encouraged his followers to reject government jobs, to withdraw children from British schools, to refuse to pay taxes or vote in elections, and to blockaid roadways and train tracks to stop transportation. He was a positive idol to the Indian nationalists.
These events contributed to and led to the rise of nationalism in India. The combined efforts of the Indian people lead them to independence in 1947.
By. Chris and Samantha
The events of the Indian Mutiny of 1957 and 1958 angered the Indians and helped bring them together. Slaughtering of Indians and British alike took place during the event. The Indians were unhappy with how the British interfered with Indian customs. Some of the lesser educated Indian's feared the telegraph lines that the British had introduced. Christian missionaries offended many religious leaders by their attempts to convert their followers to Christianity. British belief in their superiority angered the Indians. In May of 1957, sepoys refusing to use the Enfield rifle cartridges that were rumored to be greased with animal fats were arrested. Other Indian troops gathered together to free then, shooting British officers. Some Indian princes joined the fighting. Bitterness and mistrust remained between the British and the Indians as result of the mutiny.
Outside influences also affected the rise of nationalism in India. One of the main events was the Russian-Japanese war. The Japanese won that war and it proved to India as well as the rest on Asia that the Major European powers were not superior and could be defeated by Asian nations. The Indian people realized that if they tried to defeat the British it could be possible to gain independence. This realization led to many more people joining nationalist causes and supporting their ideas. World War One furthered this feeling.
In World War One the Indians fought for the side of the Allied Powers mainly on behalf of the British. It was believed that if India supported Britain in the war than the British would allow for the Indian independence to occur. This did not happen and the two major religious groups who were the Muslims and the Hindus worked together to create the Lucknow Pact requesting independence from Britain. It was again declined but the Lucknow Pact strongly increased support for the cause of independence and nationalism since the two religious groups were working together for a common cause. The Rowlatt Acts were put into place by the British to try to stop violent revolts. This didn't work and actually caused the Indian nationalist Gandhi to take actions.
Gandhi was a peaceful nationalist who brought Indians together to fight for a common cause. It all began when Gandhi opposed the Rowlatt Acts. In response to the Rowlatt Acts, on April 6, 1919, he decided to move against the British with a hartal. Indians ceased to work and refused to communicate with the British. Through fasting, prayer and refusal, people were able to make clear the depth of their opposition to the British. Many people followed in Gandhi's footsteps and were inspired by his presence and protest methods. He taught the Congress and the people to use Satyagraha. The Satyagraha told the Indians to return to their own ways. He encouraged his followers to reject government jobs, to withdraw children from British schools, to refuse to pay taxes or vote in elections, and to blockaid roadways and train tracks to stop transportation. He was a positive idol to the Indian nationalists.
These events contributed to and led to the rise of nationalism in India. The combined efforts of the Indian people lead them to independence in 1947.
By. Chris and Samantha
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