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The nation of India gained independence from the _____ in 1947.

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Answer: English/British

Explanation: The independence of India in 1947 came after many years of struggle. After Indian support for England during World War I, it was thought freedom would be possible, but Great Britain was not ready to give India her freedom. Years of sometimes-violent struggles continued. In 1915, Mahatma Gandhi led a nonviolent revolution. Over the next forty years, he led a movement that attempted to win India her freedom. In the process, there were a number of setbacks, including World War II.The combination of force and peaceful resistance eventually paved the way for independence. In 1947, the British withdrew, and India

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Answer: Great Britain or British Raj

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