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Struggle for Freedom (I) — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

What Struggle for Freedom (I) covers in ICSE Class 8 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Reasons for the Rise.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in Struggle for Freedom (I)

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1. Reasons for the Rise of Nationalism

  • British economic exploitation hurt Indian peasants, industries, and employment.
  • The village economy was shattered and Indian industries declined, causing large-scale unemployment.
  • Indian money was used for British rule and for wars that did not help Indians.
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2. Political Associations and the Indian National Congress

  • Political associations were formed in Presidency towns such as Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.
  • Important associations included the British Indian Association, the Bombay Association, and the Madras Native Association.
  • These associations wanted Indians to have a share in the administration.
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3. Early Nationalists or Moderates, 1885–1905

  • The first 20 years of the Congress are called the Early Nationalist or Moderate Phase.
  • Prominent leaders were Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Dadabhai Naoroji, S.N. Banerjea, Pherozeshah Mehta, K.T. Telang, and M.G. Ranade.
  • They followed the policy of prayer and petition.
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4. Policies of Lord Lytton

  • Lord Lytton was Viceroy from 1876 to 1880.
  • He introduced repressive policies and laws to make India subservient to British needs.
  • He removed import duties on British goods, which hurt Indian textile industry.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Struggle for Freedom (I): Rise of Nationalism in India

Reasons for Rise of NationalismPolitical AssociationsIndian National CongressEarly Nationalists or ModeratesRise of RadicalsPartition of BengalAnti-Partition MovementSwadeshi and Boycott Movement

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Key topics in Struggle for Freedom (I) include Reasons for the Rise of Nationalism, Political Associations and the Indian National Congress, Early Nationalists or Moderates, 1885–1905, Policies of Lord Lytton. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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