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The chapter discusses the evolution of nationalism in India from the 1870s to 1947, highlighting the emergence of political associations, the role of the Indian National Congress, and the radical shift in strategies as various groups mobilized against British rule. It emphasizes major events such as the partition of Bengal, the rise of the Swadeshi movement, the impact of World War I, and the significant contributions of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose, culminating in the Indian independence movement and the subsequent partition of the country.
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Term: Nationalism
Definition: A movement advocating for national independence and the representation of people's rights within a nation.
Term: NonCooperation Movement
Definition: A mass protest against British rule led by Gandhi in response to the Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh massacre, encouraging Indians to withdraw from British institutions.
Term: Swadeshi Movement
Definition: A movement aimed at promoting Indian goods and rejecting British products, particularly in response to the partition of Bengal.
Term: Radicals and Moderates
Definition: Two factions within the Indian National Congress with differing approaches towards achieving independence; Radicals advocated for immediate actions while Moderates sought gradual reforms through dialogue.