5 Questions
What incident led to the Non-Cooperation Movement being halted in 1922?
Police firing on protesting peasants at Chauri Chaura
What effect did the Chauri Chaura incident have on the Non-Cooperation Movement?
It brought the movement to an abrupt end
Why did some people start looking for alternative ways to confront colonialism after the Non-Cooperation Movement ceased?
Due to dissatisfaction with how the movement ended
What made the Non-Cooperation Movement significant in Indian history?
It was the first true mass movement of the freedom struggle
How did Indians demonstrate their power during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
By uniting behind a common cause
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
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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