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.

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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

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