Consequences of Partition Flashcards
1
Q
What happened when India was divided in 1947?
A
Millions of people had to move, and there was a lot of violence.
2
Q
How many people were forced to move because of the partition?
A
About 15 million.
3
Q
What long-term problem did the partition cause?
A
India and Pakistan have often fought over the region of Kashmir.
4
Q
What happened to women during the partiton?
A
Many women were taken from their homes and were forced to marry. Some women commited suicide to avoid this.
