Describe what happened after the British divided their Indian Empire into the independent countries of India and Pakistan.

A. Millions fled their homes and there was terrible violence between Hindus and Muslims.

B. China took advantage of the situation to seize territory.

C. India and Pakistan negotiated several complicated agreements to manage their relationship.

D. India’s Congress Party moved to restrict the rights of Pakistani Muslims in India.

A. Millions fled their homes and there was terrible violence between Hindus and Muslims.