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The Making of the
National Movement:
1870s–1947
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The Making of the
National Movement:
1870s–1947
Questioning Identity: People asked, "What is
India, and who does it belong to?"
Inclusive Vision: India belongs to all its people,
regardless of differences like class, color,
caste, creed, language, or gender.
Political Associations: Groups like the Poona
Sarvajanik Sabha and Indian National Congress
formed after 1850, advocating for Indian rights.
Sovereignty and Nationalism: Indians believed
they should make decisions about their own
affairs, sparking the modern idea of
nationalism.
The Emergence of Nationalism
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The Making of the
National Movement:
1870s–1947
Questioning Identity: People asked, "What is
India, and who does it belong to?"
Inclusive Vision: India belongs to all its people,
regardless of differences like class, color,
caste, creed, language, or gender.
Political Associations: Groups like the Poona
Sarvajanik Sabha and Indian National Congress
formed after 1850, advocating for Indian rights.
Sovereignty and Nationalism: Indians believed
they should make decisions about their own
affairs, sparking the modern idea of
nationalism.
The Emergence of Nationalism
Growing Discontent: Acts like the Arms Act
(1878) and Vernacular Press Act restricted
Indian freedoms, leading to dissatisfaction.
Ilbert Bill Controversy: Attempt to introduce
equality between British and Indian judges
sparked outrage among Indians.
Formation of Indian National Congress:
Established in December 1885 in Bombay, led by
figures like Dadabhai Naoroji and A.O. Hume.
Unity in Diversity: Congress brought together
Indians from various regions and backgrounds
to fight for their rights.
The Emergence of Nationalism
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The Making of the
National Movement:
1870s–1947
Questioning Identity: People asked, "What is
India, and who does it belong to?"
Inclusive Vision: India belongs to all its people,
regardless of differences like class, color,
caste, creed, language, or gender.
Political Associations: Groups like the Poona
Sarvajanik Sabha and Indian National Congress
formed after 1850, advocating for Indian rights.
Sovereignty and Nationalism: Indians believed
they should make decisions about their own
affairs, sparking the modern idea of
nationalism.
The Emergence of Nationalism
Growing Discontent: Acts like the Arms Act
(1878) and Vernacular Press Act restricted
Indian freedoms, leading to dissatisfaction.
Ilbert Bill Controversy: Attempt to introduce
equality between British and Indian judges
sparked outrage among Indians.
Formation of Indian National Congress:
Established in December 1885 in Bombay, led by
figures like Dadabhai Naoroji and A.O. Hume.
Unity in Diversity: Congress brought together
Indians from various regions and backgrounds
to fight for their rights.
The Emergence of Nationalism
Moderate Demands:
Greater voice for Indians in government and administration.
More representative Legislative Councils with increased
power.
Indianization of administration to counter racism and
reduce wealth drain to England.
Civil service examinations to be held in India, not just in
London.
Fight Against Racism:
Most important jobs monopolized by white officials.
British assumption that Indians couldn't handle positions of
responsibility challenged.
Indianization hoped to reduce the drain of wealth to
England.
A nation in the making
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The Making of the
National Movement:
1870s–1947
Questioning Identity: People asked, "What is
India, and who does it belong to?"
Inclusive Vision: India belongs to all its people,
regardless of differences like class, color,
caste, creed, language, or gender.
Political Associations: Groups like the Poona
Sarvajanik Sabha and Indian National Congress
formed after 1850, advocating for Indian rights.
Sovereignty and Nationalism: Indians believed
they should make decisions about their own
affairs, sparking the modern idea of
nationalism.
The Emergence of Nationalism
Growing Discontent: Acts like the Arms Act
(1878) and Vernacular Press Act restricted
Indian freedoms, leading to dissatisfaction.
Ilbert Bill Controversy: Attempt to introduce
equality between British and Indian judges
sparked outrage among Indians.
Formation of Indian National Congress:
Established in December 1885 in Bombay, led by
figures like Dadabhai Naoroji and A.O. Hume.
Unity in Diversity: Congress brought together
Indians from various regions and backgrounds
to fight for their rights.
The Emergence of Nationalism
Moderate Demands:
Greater voice for Indians in government and administration.
More representative Legislative Councils with increased
power.
Indianization of administration to counter racism and
reduce wealth drain to England.
Civil service examinations to be held in India, not just in
London.
Fight Against Racism:
Most important jobs monopolized by white officials.
British assumption that Indians couldn't handle positions of
responsibility challenged.
Indianization hoped to reduce the drain of wealth to
England.
A nation in the making
Critique of British Rule:
British rule blamed for poverty and famines.
Increase in land revenue, export of grains to Europe, and
interference in forest administration led to economic
woes.
Congress demanded reduction of revenue, military
expenditure cuts, and more funds for irrigation.
Social Justice Initiatives:
Resolutions on salt tax, treatment of Indian laborers
abroad, and welfare of forest dwellers.
Congress represented diverse interests, not just elite
groups.
Focus on developing public awareness about the unjust
nature of British rule through newspapers, articles,
speeches, and mobilizing public opinion.
A nation in the making