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Champaran Movement Overview

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What were Indians afraid of in those days?

Indians were afraid to show sympathy for home-rule advocates.

What news spread quickly through Muzaffarpur and Champaran?

The news of Gandhi's arrival and the nature of his mission spread quickly.

Why did sharecroppers arrive at Champaran?

Sharecroppers from Champaran arrived on foot and by conveyance to see Mahatma Gandhi.

Why did lawyers from Muzaffarpur call on Gandhi?

The lawyers frequently represented peasant groups in court and briefed Gandhi on their cases, reporting the size of their fees. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Gandhi criticize the lawyers?

Gandhi criticized the lawyers for charging excessive fees from sharecroppers and for bringing cases to court, which he believed was ineffective. Signup and view all the answers

What was Indigo?

Indigo was the chief commercial crop of the Champaran district. Signup and view all the answers

Which country developed synthetic indigo?

Germany developed synthetic indigo. Signup and view all the answers

What was the argument?

Gandhi’s team obtained agreements from sharecroppers to pay compensation for being released from the 15% arrangement. Signup and view all the answers

What did landlords compel the peasants to do?

Landlords compelled the peasants/sharecroppers to plant indigo on 15% or three twentieths of their land and surrender the entire indigo harvest as rent; this was done by a long-term contract. Signup and view all the answers

Where is Motihari?

Motihari is the capital of Champaran district. Signup and view all the answers

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Champaran Movement

Indians feared showing support for home-rule advocates during the British Raj
Gandhi's arrival and mission in Champaran spread quickly through Muzzafarpur and Champaran
Sharecroppers from Champaran traveled to see Gandhi, demonstrating their support
Lawyers from Muzzafarpur briefed Gandhi on cases, highlighting the exorbitant fees charged to sharecroppers for legal representation
Gandhi criticized lawyers for charging excessive fees and advocating for court cases, which he believed were unproductive
Indigo was the primary commercial crop in the Champaran district
Germany developed synthetic indigo, disrupting the market for indigo grown in India
Gandhi's team negotiated agreements with sharecroppers for compensation to be released from a 15% indigo cultivation contract
Landlords forced sharecroppers to plant indigo on a specific portion of their land and surrender the entire harvest as rent through a long-term contract
Motihari is the capital of Champaran district

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Explore the Champaran Movement and its significance in India's struggle for independence. Learn about Gandhi's role, the plight of sharecroppers, and the impact of synthetic indigo on the market. This quiz covers key events, figures, and the socio-economic conditions of the time.