Bhagat Singh: Early Life and Motivations
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What sparked Bhagat Singh's desire for freedom and independence?

  • The execution of Kartar Singh Sarabha (correct)
  • The writings of Vladimir Lenin
  • The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
  • The Russian Revolution
  • What event fueled Bhagat Singh's anger and determination to fight against British rule?

  • The Russian Revolution
  • The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (correct)
  • The execution of Kartar Singh Sarabha
  • The Indian independence movement
  • What did Bhagat Singh believe was necessary to achieve freedom from British rule?

  • Violence and radical change (correct)
  • Economic reforms
  • Non-violent protests
  • Diplomatic negotiations
  • What influenced Bhagat Singh's belief in the importance of Indian independence and self-rule?

    <p>The Indian National Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Bhagat Singh witness that motivated him to take action against the British?

    <p>The suffering of the Indian people under British rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ideology did Bhagat Singh advocate for to achieve independence?

    <p>Anarchism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Bhagat Singh believe was the power of the people?

    <p>To bring about radical change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Bhagat Singh see himself as?

    <p>A martyr for the cause of Indian independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Bhagat Singh's motivation to fight against the British?

    <p>To achieve freedom and independence for India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bhagat Singh: Motivation

    Early Influences

    • Inspired by the Indian independence movement and the ideals of the Indian National Congress
    • Influenced by the writings of Vladimir Lenin and the Russian Revolution
    • Impacted by the execution of Kartar Singh Sarabha, a young Sikh revolutionary, which sparked his desire for freedom and independence

    The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

    • Witnessed the brutality of the British during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), which killed hundreds of unarmed Indians
    • This event fueled his anger and determination to fight against British rule

    Nationalism and Patriotism

    • Strongly believed in the importance of Indian independence and self-rule
    • Saw the British as oppressors and believed that violence was necessary to achieve freedom
    • Influenced by the ideas of anarchism and socialism, which emphasized the power of the people to bring about change

    Personal Experiences

    • Faced discrimination and injustice at the hands of the British, which further fueled his motivation to fight against them
    • Witnessed the poverty, exploitation, and suffering of the Indian people under British rule, which motivated him to take action

    Philosophy and Ideology

    • Believed in the power of revolution and the need for radical change to achieve independence
    • Advocated for the use of violence as a means to an end, believing that it was necessary to overthrow the British regime
    • Saw himself as a martyr for the cause of Indian independence, willing to sacrifice his life for the freedom of his country

    Bhagat Singh: Motivation

    Early Influences

    • Inspired by the Indian independence movement and the ideals of the Indian National Congress
    • Influenced by Vladimir Lenin's writings and the Russian Revolution
    • Kartar Singh Sarabha's execution at a young age sparked his desire for freedom and independence

    The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

    • Witnessed the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, where hundreds of unarmed Indians were killed by the British
    • This event fueled his anger and determination to fight against British rule

    Nationalism and Patriotism

    • Strongly believed in Indian independence and self-rule
    • Viewed the British as oppressors and believed violence was necessary to achieve freedom
    • Influenced by anarchism and socialism, emphasizing people's power to bring about change

    Personal Experiences

    • Faced discrimination and injustice at the hands of the British
    • Witnessed poverty, exploitation, and suffering of Indians under British rule, motivating him to take action

    Philosophy and Ideology

    • Believed in revolution and radical change to achieve independence
    • Advocated for violence as a means to overthrow the British regime
    • Saw himself as a martyr for Indian independence, willing to sacrifice his life for his country's freedom

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