Chauri Chaura Incident (1922)
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What incident led to the Non-Cooperation Movement being halted in 1922?

  • Gandhi's call for a peaceful protest
  • British agreeing to listen to Indian demands
  • Police firing on protesting peasants at Chauri Chaura (correct)
  • Arrest of key movement leaders
  • What effect did the Chauri Chaura incident have on the Non-Cooperation Movement?

  • It brought the movement to an abrupt end (correct)
  • It led to a peaceful resolution between police and protesters
  • It escalated into a larger scale movement
  • It strengthened the resolve of the protesters
  • Why did some people start looking for alternative ways to confront colonialism after the Non-Cooperation Movement ceased?

  • In response to Gandhi's new strategy
  • Due to dissatisfaction with how the movement ended (correct)
  • Under pressure from other international powers
  • Because British forces threatened retaliation
  • What made the Non-Cooperation Movement significant in Indian history?

    <p>It was the first true mass movement of the freedom struggle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Indians demonstrate their power during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

    <p>By uniting behind a common cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Non-Cooperation Movement

    • Gained momentum across India, giving Indians hope of influencing British to meet their demands

    The Chauri Chaura Incident (1922)

    • Peaceful protest in Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh, turned violent when police fired on peasants
    • Protesters retaliated by setting fire to the police station, killing 22 policemen
    • Gandhi heard of the incident and called for an immediate end to the Non-Cooperation Movement

    Legacy of the Non-Cooperation Movement

    • First true mass movement of the Indian freedom struggle
    • Showcased the power of Indians united behind a common cause
    • Paved the way for new approaches to confronting colonialism

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    Learn about the incident that brought the Non-Cooperation Movement to a sudden halt in 1922. Understand the events that transpired at Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh, and its impact on the Indian freedom struggle.

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