Indian SubcontinentIndian Subcontinent

Two new nations emergeTwo new nations emerge

After WWII, British gave India its independence. After WWII, British gave India its independence. 19471947

In 1940’s growing violence between Muslims and In 1940’s growing violence between Muslims and Hindus in India.Hindus in India.

Created Muslim-majority Pakistan.Created Muslim-majority Pakistan. Hindu majority India.Hindu majority India. Struggle over KashmirStruggle over Kashmir

– A region in the Himalayas A region in the Himalayas – Rich with natural resources.Rich with natural resources.

Nuclear Arms RaceNuclear Arms Race

1970’s launched arms race to develop 1970’s launched arms race to develop nuclear weapons.nuclear weapons.

1998 India tested first nuclear weapons as 1998 India tested first nuclear weapons as did Pakistan.did Pakistan.

These two countries developing nuclear These two countries developing nuclear weapons have caused alarm around the weapons have caused alarm around the globe.globe.

Bangladesh becomes its own country in Bangladesh becomes its own country in 1971.1971.

Islamic Fundamentalism GrowsIslamic Fundamentalism Grows

During 1980’s the Soviet-Afghan war drove During 1980’s the Soviet-Afghan war drove millions of refugees into Pakistan.millions of refugees into Pakistan.

Taliban regime controlled much of Taliban regime controlled much of Afghanistan.Afghanistan.

In 2001, U.S. launched a military campaign In 2001, U.S. launched a military campaign against Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Fighting against Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Fighting Continues.Continues.

India: Giant of AsiaIndia: Giant of AsiaWorld’s largest DemocracyWorld’s largest Democracy

Agriculture and industry expand due to use Agriculture and industry expand due to use of new technology.of new technology.

Combating population growth and poverty. Combating population growth and poverty. 1/3 of Indians live below the poverty line.1/3 of Indians live below the poverty line.

Confronting Caste Discrimination: Prejudice Confronting Caste Discrimination: Prejudice and discrimination still exists among the and discrimination still exists among the lowest caste (dalits).lowest caste (dalits).