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The Sepoy rebellion was set off between the British and the Indians. Indian soldiers that worked for the British during the British rule were known as the sepoys.
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In 1858 the East India Company was the leading power of India.
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Gandhi was born in Porbandar in West Bengal, India.
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In 1885 there was the Founding of the Indian National Congress.
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Gandhi is thrown off of a train in South Africa for refusing to move from his First Class seat to Third Class. (Eventhough his ticket was a valid first class ticket)
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In 1897, Gandhi is beaten up by a European mob. His life is saved when a woman stands between Gandhi and the attackers.
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In 1906 there was the founding of the Muslim League.
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In 1918 the Indian troops return from world war 1.
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The Act was also known as the “Black Act” or “Black Bill” by the Indians who protested it. This law was strongly opposed by the people of India because it gave the British government even more authority over them. This new Act allowed the British to arrest and jail anyone the wish without trial if they are thought to be plotting against the British.
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At Amritsar, 379 Indians are killed and 1,000 are seriously injured.
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In 1920 the Congress Party endorsed Civil Disobedience.
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In 1930, Gandhi organized a demonstration to defy the hated Salt Acts. The British retaliate by passing the Salt Act which makes it illegal for Indians to make their own salt.
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In 1932, Gandhi fasts to protest treatment of Untochables.
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British Parliment passed the Government of India Act.
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In 1942, Gandhi launches the Quit India campaign declaring India’s independence from British rule. Gandhi is imprisoned.
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In 1947 India is granted self rule from Britain.
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Gandhi is killed by a member of a Hindu organizatio, he was shot on his way to evening prayers.
