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What incident led to the Non-Cooperation Movement being halted in 1922?
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?
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?
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?
What made the Non-Cooperation Movement significant in Indian history?
How did Indians demonstrate their power during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
How did Indians demonstrate their power during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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.
