After gaining independence from Britain, India was divided into two different
countries. Explain the reason(s) for the split and the results of the division.
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A complete answer will include the following information:
⚫ identify the two main religious groups in India and the regions where they were in the majority
⚫ indicate which group feared discrimination if India remained one nation
⚫ explain a partition and how India was divided
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