REGENTS QUESTION In Iran the Revolution of 1979

REGENTS QUESTION 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.

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. n Sent troops to fight against the nationalist Sikhs. n Assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards. n Led to increased violence.

Sikhs 5 K’s 1. Bracelet. Remembrance of God 2. Beard-Spirituality 3. Dagger (sword)struggle against injustice 4. Shorts- self control 5. Comb- hygiene and self-discipline

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 Gained the right to vote. Few girls attended schools (upper class) Girls from lower class little education

Pakistan & Bangladesh Language and different culture. Punjabis in the west Bengalis in the east Punjabis dominated gov’t and economy 1971 -Independence for Bangladesh

Nonalignment Nehru welcomed economic aid from both superpowers Followed nonalignmentsigned treaty of friendship with U. S. S. R. Pakistan accepted military aid from U. S. fear of India and U. S. S. R. Nonalignment not allied with either side

REGENTS QUESTION 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