On June 15, 1947, the British House of Commons passed the Indian Independence Act, or Mountbatten Plan, which divided India into two dominions, India and Pakistan. It called for each dominion to be granted its independence by Aug. 15 of that year.
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<h2>wanted to be part of the Gold Rush</h2>
as we know California declared a gold rush in the 18th century, every people was attracted and pulled many foreigns to migrate to the land. it gives opportunity for people's to become rich.