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Important Dates and Events in History and Political Science CBSE Class 10

December 20, 2024

History and political science are not just about memorising dates; they are a reflection of humanity's journey through time and the evolution of societies and governance. Understanding key dates and events of CBSE Class 10 History and Political Science gives students insights into the forces that shaped the modern world. Below, we highlight some key moments in history and political science that hold significance for students and enthusiasts alike.

Here are some important dates highlighted in history and political science for class 10:

  • 1919 - Gandhi launched the Satyagraha movement against the Rowlatt Act, and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in Amritsar. 
  • 1920 - The Non-Cooperation Movement was formed by Gandhi, and the militant guerrilla movement spread in Gudem Hills, Andhra Pradesh. 
  • 1928 - The Simon Commission arrived in India, and the "Go Back Simon" movement began. 
  • 1930 - The Salt March, also known as the Dandi March, began on March 12, and the Lahore Congress demanded "Purna Swaraj," or complete independence. 
  • 1931 - The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on March 5, and Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were sentenced to death on March 23. 
  • 1947 - India gained independence from British rule on August 15, and the partition of India and Pakistan took place. 
  • 1950 - India adopted its constitution and became a republic on January 26.

History Important Dates Class 10 CBSE

History is a record of significant events that shaped the world. For Class 10 CBSE, remembering important dates helps students understand the timeline of revolutions, movements, and milestones that influenced modern society.

Chapter 1 : Rise of Nationalism in Europe

  • 1789 : The French Revolution
  • 1807 : The birth of Giuseppe Muzzini.
  • 1815 : To draft a compromise for Europe, the representatives of the European nations—including Britain, Russia, Prussia, and Austria—who had defeated Napoleon together convened in Vienna.
  • 1815 : Napoleon was overthrown.
  • 1815 : Vienna Protocol
  • 1821 : The struggle for Greek freedom began.
  • 1824 : Lord Byron, an English poet, died in 1824.
  • 1830 : In July 1830, there was the first uprising in France.
  • 1832 : Treaty of Constantinople
  • 1833 : When Emergent travelled from Hamburg to Nuremberg in 1833 to sell his goods, he had to go through 11 customs checkpoints and pay a customs tax that was about 5% of his travel cost.
  • 1834 : A Zollverein customs union was established.
  • 1848 : A French painter by the name of Frederic Sorrieu produced a quartet (4) of works in 1848 that depicted his vision of a world with democratic and socialist republics.
  • 1848 :  The authoritarian kingdoms of Central and Eastern Europe introduced changes after 1848 that had previously occurred in western Europe before 1815.
  • 1859 : Piedmont and Sardinia were successful in defeating the Austrian army.
  • 1861 : Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed the king of United Italy.
  • 1867 : The habsburg rulers granted more autonomy to the Hungarian
  • 1871 : The prussian was proclaimed German emperor
  • 1707 : The act of union between England and Scotland

Chapter 2 : Nationalism in India

  • 1915 : Gandhiji returns to India
  • 1917 : Gandhiji went to Champaran Bihar
  • 1917 : Kheda Satyagraha in Gujarat
  • 1918 : Ahmedabad mill Strike
  • 1918 -1919 and 1920-21 : There is a severe food scarcity as a result of many Indian regions’ crops failing.
  • 1919 : Rowlatt Act
  • 13th April 1919 : JallianwalaBagh massacre
  • 1919 : Khilafat committee was formed in Bombay 
  • 1920 : In summer of 1920 Gandhiji and Shawkat Ali to and extensively throughout the India
  • 1920(Nagpur Session):  Non cooperation programme was adopted by the National Congress
  • 1909 : Gandhiji wrote Hind Swaraj
  • 1920(June) : Jawaharlal Nehru began going around the villages in awadh
  • 6th January 1921 : The police in the united provinces fired at the peasants near Rae Bareli
  • January 1921 : The non cooperation Khilafat movement began 
  • 1921 census : According to the census, famines and other disasters caused the deaths of 12 to 13 million people.
  • 1921 : Houses of talukdar and merchants were attacked
  • 1921 : Gandhiji had designed the Swaraj flag
  • February 1922 : Gandhi decided to withdraw the non cooperation movement
  • 1924 : Ram Raju was captured and executed
  • 1926-1930 : Agricultural prices began to fall from 1926 and collapsed after 1930
  • 1927 : The establishment of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries
  • 1928 : Simon Commission arrived in India
  • 1928 : All party conference
  • October 1929 : Lord Irwin offered Dominion status 
  • December 1929 : PurnaSwaraj was demanded 
  • 26 January 1930 : Independence day was celebrated for the first time
  • 6th April 1930 : Salt Satyagraha was started 
  • April 1930 : Angry crowds demonstrated in the streets of Peshawar
  • 1930 : Muhammad Iqbal stepped down as Muslim League president.
  • 5th March 1931 : Gandhi Irwin pact 
  • December 1931 : The political leaders of Indian freedom struggle was released from jail 
  • September 1932 : Poona pact 
  • 1930 and 1932 : There was a strike by railway workers in 1930 and dockworkers in 1932. 
  • 1934 : By 1934 the civil disobedience movement lost its momentum 
  • 14th July 1942 : The Indian National Congress endorsed the historic Quit India Resolution.

Chapter 3 : The Making of a Global World

  • 3000 BC :  West Asia today and the Indus valley civilization are connected by inactive coastal trade.
  • 1870 : Live animals were transported from America to Europe until the 1870s.
  • 1880 : In Late 1880s rinderpest arrived in Africa
  •  1885 : In 1885 the big European powers met in Berlin to complete the carving up of Africa between them 
  • 1890 : By 1980 a global agricultural economy had taken shape 
  • 1920s : The housing and consumer Boom of the 1920 created the basic of prosperity of the US 
  • 1929 : By 1929 the world would be plunged into a depression such as it had never experienced before
  • 1929 to mid 1930 : The Great Depression begin
  • Between 1928 and 1934 : India’s exports and imports nearly Halved.
  • 1935 : By 1935, most industrialised nations were experiencing a mild economic recovery.

Chapter 4 The Age of Industrialization

  • 1750 : By the 1750s the network controlled by Indian merchants was breaking down
  • 1760 : Britain was importing 2.5 million pounds of raw cotton to feed its Cotton Industry 
  • 1760 : After 1760, the colonisation of East India Company power did not immediately cause a reduction in India’s textile exports.
  • 1781 : James Watt made improvements to the Newcomen steam engine and patented the new engine in 1781.
  • 1787 : By 1787 the import of cotton increased to 22 million pounds.
  • 1840 : Up to 1840 cotton was the leading sector in the first phase of industrialisation 
  • 1850 : By the 1850s, reports from the majority of India’s weaving regions described tales of decline and misery.
  • 1854 : The first cotton mill in Bombay came up
  • 1874 : By 1874 the first spinning and weaving mill of Madras begin production 
  • 1900 : Dawn of the century was written 
  • Between 1900 and 1912 : Cotton piece production in India doubled 
  • Between 1900 and 1940 : Cloth production expanded steadily in India specially handloom

Chapter 5 Print Culture and the Modern World

  • 594 AD: From 594 ad books in China were printed by wrapping paper
  • 768 to 778AD : Hand printing Technology introduced in Japan 
  • 868 AD: The first and oldest Japanese book printed 
  • 1295 : Marco Polo returned to Italy 
  • 1448 : By 1448 Gutenberg perfected the printing press system 
  • 1450 and 1550 : Between 1450 and 1550 printing press spread all over Europe 
  • 1517 : Religious Reform mark Martin Luther Wrote 95 theses criticizing many of the practices and rituals of the Roman catholic churches 
  • 1579 : First Tamil book was written in Kochin
  • 1710 : Dutch protestant Missionaries had printed 32 Tamil texts 
  • 1713 : The first Malayalam book was printed 
  • 1810 : The Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas came out from Calcutta 
  • 1821 : SambadKaumudi begin to published Ram Mohan Roy
  • 1822 : From 1822 Jaam is Jahan numa and shamshul Akbar was started 
  • 1867 : Deoband seminary was founded 
  • 1871 : Gulamgiri was published 
  • 1878 : The Vernacular Press Act
  • 1907 : Punjab revolutionaries were deported 
  • 1930s : Great Depression

Political Science Important Dates Class 10 CBSE

Political science explores the evolution of governance and democracy. Key dates in Class 10 CBSE highlight major political milestones that impacted nations and global systems.

Chapter 1 Power Sharing

Belgium (2007) - Belgium resolved its ethnic conflict by adopting a power-sharing arrangement.

Sri Lanka (1980s) - Ethnic tensions between the Sinhalese and Tamils led to demands for autonomy, particularly after the 1983 riots.

Chapter 2 Federalism

India (1950) - The Constitution of India came into force, establishing a federal system.

India (2000) - Creation of three new states: Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand, through the reorganization of states in India.

USA (1787) - The U.S. Constitution established a federal system.

Belgium (1970s) - Introduction of the federal system in Belgium to address ethnic divisions between Dutch-speaking Flemish and French-speaking Walloons.

Chapter 3 Gender, Religion, and Caste

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India (1947) - Women’s rights after independence, including the passage of the Hindu Code Bill in 1950 to give women equal rights in property and marriage.

India (1992) - The Mandal Commission report recommended reservations for the backward classes in government jobs, which triggered debates on caste-based reservations.

India (2011) - The passage of the "Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act."

India (2004) - The landmark judgment for "right to equality" in the case of the Shah Bano controversy.

Chapter 4 Political Parties

India (1950s-1980s) - The dominance of the Indian National Congress (INC) and its political challenges.

India (1980s) - Emergence of regional parties in India, particularly after the decline of the INC's dominance.

USA (2000s) - The dominance of two major political parties: Democrats and Republicans.

Mexico (2000) - The defeat of the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) and the rise of a new democratic government.

Chapter 5 Outcomes of Democracy

India (1990s) - Economic reforms and the growth of the Indian economy after liberalization, particularly under Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao.

Poland (1989) - The end of Communist rule and the transition to democracy in Poland.

Chile (1980s) - Transition from dictatorship to democracy under the leadership of Pinochet and subsequent free elections.

Brazil (1985) - Transition from military dictatorship to a democratic government.

Mexico (2000) - The defeat of the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) after 70 years of continuous rule, marking a new phase of democracy.

Why Remember These Dates?

Understanding significant historical and political events helps students:

Gain Perspective: Appreciate the interconnectedness of events and their influence on contemporary society.

Build Critical Thinking: Analyse causes and consequences of major events.

Enhance Academic Knowledge: Prepare for competitive exams and academic discussions.

How to Remember Key Dates and Events in Class 10 CBSE 2025

Remembering historical dates and significant political events can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it becomes an engaging and manageable task. Here’s how:

Create Timelines 

Timelines provide a visual representation of events, helping you understand their chronological order and interconnection.

  • Use color codes for different eras or themes, such as ancient civilizations, medieval history, or modern political movements.
  • Mark key events like revolutions, wars, and treaties to see how one event leads to another.
  • Digital tools like timeline generators or apps can make this process more interactive and visually appealing.

Example: A timeline of the World Wars can highlight how World War I led to the Treaty of Versailles and eventually to World War II.

Use Mnemonics

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Mnemonics turn abstract information into memorable phrases, making it easier to recall dates and events.

  • Create acronyms or rhymes that include the dates and events.
  • Link numbers to familiar objects or concepts to form a mental association.

Example: To remember the year 1492, associate it with "In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue."

Connect Stories 

Stories make learning relatable and engaging. Associating dates with the narratives behind them helps in understanding their significance.

  • Focus on the "why" and "how" of an event, not just the "when."
  • Imagine the perspectives of people living during that time to bring the events to life.
  • Use storytelling techniques to weave together multiple events for better context.

Example: Instead of memorizing the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, learn about King John’s disputes with the barons and how this event influenced constitutional governance.

Practice Regularly 

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Repetition strengthens memory, making it easier to retain information over time.

  • Quiz yourself daily or weekly using flashcards with dates on one side and events on the other.
  • Participate in group discussions or study groups where you can exchange knowledge and test one another.
  • Write short summaries or essays that include dates to integrate them into your understanding of the event.

Example: If studying the American Revolution, practice recalling dates for key events like the Boston Tea Party (1773) or the Declaration of Independence (1776).

Dates and events form the backbone of history and political science. They not only teach us about the past but also offer lessons for the future. Whether you're preparing for an exam or simply exploring humanity's journey, these little codes are a testament to the flexibility, innovation, and evolution of societies worldwide.

Let history inspire you and political science empower you to understand the mechanisms of governance and societal progress. I hope this blog would help you in achieving your aimed marks in History and Political Science Class 10 board exams 2025.

All the best!

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