Throughout global history, nationalism has had many positive and negative effects. Nationalism is a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to ones country. India, Africa, China, Japan, and Mexico are just a few examples of nations who were affected by nationalism. India had two major effects of nationalism. They were Gandhi's Salt March and the Armistar Massacre.
The Amristar Massacre occurred on April 3, 1919. The people of India wanted a greater self-rule and Britain promised them independence after World War II. When Britain broke their promise the people of India were infuriated. A large, passive crowd gathered in a northern Indian city called Amristar. A general who went by the name of General Dyer arrived with 50 soldiers. It was against the law in India for large groups of people to gather. Therefore, when they gathered in Amristar and the soldiers arrived General Dyer ordered them to open fire on all the men, women, and children present. Three hundred and seventy-nine......

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Title: Thematic Essay
Approximate Word Count: 464
Approximate Pages: 2 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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