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In Iran, the Revolution of 1979 and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism resulted in
1. an increase in woman’s rights.
2. the westernization and modernization of the nation.
3. a return to many traditional customs.
4. the introduction of a democratic form of government.
REGENTS QUESTION
India in the Cold War
Global II
Partition of India- 1947
Hindu India
Muslim Pakistan- East and West (P. 581)
Kashmir- disputed area
Tragedy Unfolds
Problem (1947) - Muslims and Hindus needed to migrate (10 million)
Result- Northern India raged into violence
Sikh and Hindu’s slaughtered Muslims during the migration
1 Million people died, mostly Muslims.
Gandhi was assassinated in 1948.
Nehru Dynasty Largest democracy in the world today.1947-1964 Jawaharlal Nehru became Prime Minister.Indira Gandhi-daughter became P.M. Sent troops to fight
against the nationalist Sikhs.
Assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards.
Led to increased violence.
1. Bracelet-Remembrance of God
2. Beard-Spirituality
3. Dagger (sword)- struggle against injustice
4. Shorts- self control
5. Comb- hygiene and self-discipline
Sikhs 5 K’s
Economic Reforms under Indira Gandhi
-India wanted to become
an industrial power.-Built dams, steel industries
-Built schools and universities
-Green Revolution- new seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation
-Lack of oil and gas-relied on it for import.
-Most boys attended, not girls.
-More food production-Cost too much and farmers continued to rely on monsoons and old methods
Social Change
Discrimination against Untouchables was banned.
Gov’t set up jobs for Untouchables
Discrimination still occurred in the workforce and in education (higher class Hindus fear losing their jobs)
Girls Girls GirlsGained the right to vote.
Few girls attended schools (upper class)
Girls from lower class little education
Pakistan & BangladeshLanguage and different culture.
Punjabis in the westBengalis in the east
Punjabis dominated gov’t and economy
1971-Independence for Bangladesh
NonalignmentNehru welcomed economic aid from both superpowers
Followed nonalignment- signed treaty of friendship with U.S.S.R.
Pakistan accepted military aid from U.S. fear of India and U.S.S.R.
NonalignmentNonalignment- not allied with either side
Which statement best explains why India was partitioned in 1947?
1. the British feared a united India
2. one region wanted to remain under British control
3. religious differences led to political division
4. communist supporters wanted a separate state
REGENTS QUESTION