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partition
Partition of British India created two independent states of Pakistan and India

The split in India caused many to be traumatized and brutalized

Self Determination Project
These gentlemen had to do a self-determination project. The main purpose was to have a presentation individually to introduce ourselves to the Big Brothers of Gamma Omega Delta, Fraternity, Incorporated and others invited. This gentleman talked about his background and his family. He mentioned the struggles he faced while growing up. This gentleman also explained his reason for joining Gamma Omega Delta Fraternity Inc. which included looking for a path of guidance and role models. This gentleman was nervous to talk about himself in front of everyone, but in the end felt proud to express himself to others.
Leaders of Purpose Project
These gentlemen had to do a project on Leaders of Purpose. These gentlemen chose Bartolomé de las Casas as there leader of purpose. Las Casas was known as the Father of anti-imperialism and anti-racism. Las Casas was an early advocate and activist for the rights of native peoples. Bartolomé de las Casas was a great influential leader who helped people fight for their rights. This gentleman enjoyed learning about this leader because he was an unsung hero who wasn’t recognized to many.

When the British finally left India, the people weren’t sure how to rule themselves. The partition of India was known as the world’s biggest migration, where over 1 million people migrated from India to Pakistan. They were promised new homeland from the British. In 1947 the border between India and Pakistan became a river of blood because of rioting. Over ten million people travelled on foot, trains, and carts. In the summer of 1947, millions of people were slaughtered on both sides of the religious rioting.

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