30. Striving for Independence: India, Africa and Latin America. 1900-1949
Indian Independence Movement 1905-1947
Amritsar Massacre
An article from the Guardian newspaper, explaining the contemporary reaction to the massacre
Gandhi and the independence movement
The 1982 movie, ‘Gandhi’ is worth watching for this topic, although it is rather slow. For those who have not got three hours to spare, the following clip exemplifies Mohatma Gandhi’s thoughts towards independence for India.
From thinkquest, a student website.
A short summary of Gandhi’s actions from Enchanted Learning
A more detailed web page, explaining the non-violence campaign of Gandhi
The Indian National Congress was set up by both the British and Indians. Its purpose was a political forum. The Indian people had limited access to political power but this gave a platform for a voice.
The British took control of India in 1858 to safeguard the interests of the East India Company. It did not originally plan to govern. However, once established as a colony, the British wished to maintain it. It influenced foreign policy with wars in Afghanistan, Crimean War and control of both Egypt and Sudan, (access through to Suez). At the turn of the century, Lord Curzon actually wanted to keep India for another hundred years.
Sub-Saharan Africa, 1900-1949
Marcus Garvey
Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, 1900-1949
Seoul International School 
