Partition of India, Story of the World Book 4, Lesson Plan

 Today we are studying the Parition of India into two countries.  This has had far reaching unforseen consequences, even today. 

First we shall read Story of the World Book 4 pages 293-297

Then view this video  : 

https://theconversation.com/how-the-partition-of-india-happened-and-why-its-effects-are-still-felt-today-81766

Go here for a map of India and Pakistan. 

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/23081016815320477/

Discuss: 

Why did Ghandi feel that the two religious peoples could live together? 

What did Neru think?  Jinnah? 

What was the effect of separating India into two countries? 

Homework: 

You are a journalist, you decide which side, British, Muslim, or Hindu. Report the event of the Partition of India.  Why, where, what happened?