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In which year did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?
In which year did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?
- 1920
- 1905
- 1910
- 1915 (correct)
What is the central concept of Satyagraha, as developed by Gandhi?
What is the central concept of Satyagraha, as developed by Gandhi?
- Armed resistance
- Political lobbying
- Truth and non-violence (correct)
- Aggressive confrontation
Which of the following locations was the site of Gandhi's early Satyagraha movements related to indigo cultivators?
Which of the following locations was the site of Gandhi's early Satyagraha movements related to indigo cultivators?
- Kheda
- Bardoli
- Champaran (correct)
- Ahmedabad
What was Gandhi's response in Ahmedabad in 1918?
What was Gandhi's response in Ahmedabad in 1918?
In Kheda, Gandhi's satyagraha focused on what issue?
In Kheda, Gandhi's satyagraha focused on what issue?
What did Gandhi advocate as a first step toward self-sufficiency for India?
What did Gandhi advocate as a first step toward self-sufficiency for India?
What symbol of self-reliance became part of the Indian National Congress flag?
What symbol of self-reliance became part of the Indian National Congress flag?
What was the purpose of the Rowlatt Act?
What was the purpose of the Rowlatt Act?
How did Mahatma Gandhi respond to the Rowlatt Act?
How did Mahatma Gandhi respond to the Rowlatt Act?
What was observed on 6 April 1919, in response to Gandhi's call?
What was observed on 6 April 1919, in response to Gandhi's call?
In what city did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?
In what city did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?
What was the main purpose of the gathering at Jallianwala Bagh before the massacre?
What was the main purpose of the gathering at Jallianwala Bagh before the massacre?
Who was the British officer responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
Who was the British officer responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
The Khilafat Movement was launched in India to protest injustices done to which country?
The Khilafat Movement was launched in India to protest injustices done to which country?
What was the primary goal of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What was the primary goal of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Which incident led to Mahatma Gandhi calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Which incident led to Mahatma Gandhi calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What items became symbols of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What items became symbols of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Who gave Gandhi the title 'Mahatma'?
Who gave Gandhi the title 'Mahatma'?
Who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
Who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
Where was the Sabarmati Ashram located?
Where was the Sabarmati Ashram located?
What strategic rationale underpinned Gandhi and Tilak's support for the Khilafat Movement?
What strategic rationale underpinned Gandhi and Tilak's support for the Khilafat Movement?
What was the immediate trigger for Mahatma Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What was the immediate trigger for Mahatma Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What broader message did Gandhi convey when he urged people to adopt khadi and the charkha?
What broader message did Gandhi convey when he urged people to adopt khadi and the charkha?
How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre affect the Indian independence movement?
How did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre affect the Indian independence movement?
What was the strategic significance of choosing Sabarmati as the location for Gandhi's Ashram?
What was the strategic significance of choosing Sabarmati as the location for Gandhi's Ashram?
How did the Non-Cooperation Movement transform the nature of the Indian freedom struggle?
How did the Non-Cooperation Movement transform the nature of the Indian freedom struggle?
What was Udham Singh's motivation for assassinating Michael O'Dwyer?
What was Udham Singh's motivation for assassinating Michael O'Dwyer?
In what way did the Khilafat Movement influence Mahatma Gandhi's approach to the Indian freedom struggle?
In what way did the Khilafat Movement influence Mahatma Gandhi's approach to the Indian freedom struggle?
Why did Gandhi take the Chauri Chaura incident so seriously?
Why did Gandhi take the Chauri Chaura incident so seriously?
What was the main purpose of the gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919, before the massacre?
What was the main purpose of the gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919, before the massacre?
How did Gandhi's experiences in South Africa influence his approach to the Indian freedom struggle?
How did Gandhi's experiences in South Africa influence his approach to the Indian freedom struggle?
What was the significance of choosing khadi as a symbol of self-reliance?
What was the significance of choosing khadi as a symbol of self-reliance?
How did the Rowlatt Act challenge fundamental legal principles?
How did the Rowlatt Act challenge fundamental legal principles?
What do the Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda satyagrahas collectively demonstrate about Gandhi’s early strategy in India
What do the Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda satyagrahas collectively demonstrate about Gandhi’s early strategy in India
What was the broader impact of incorporating the charkha into the Indian National Congress flag?
What was the broader impact of incorporating the charkha into the Indian National Congress flag?
What critical insight did Gandhi bring to the forefront of the Indian freedom movement?
What critical insight did Gandhi bring to the forefront of the Indian freedom movement?
Considering Gandhi’s emphasis on self-reliance, which action would he most likely discourage?
Considering Gandhi’s emphasis on self-reliance, which action would he most likely discourage?
What underlying principle connects Gandhi’s advocacy for khadi and his opposition to the Rowlatt Act?
What underlying principle connects Gandhi’s advocacy for khadi and his opposition to the Rowlatt Act?
In the context of the Rowlatt Act, why was the call for a 'hartal' a significant form of protest?
In the context of the Rowlatt Act, why was the call for a 'hartal' a significant form of protest?
How did Gandhi's leadership differ from previous nationalist movements in India?
How did Gandhi's leadership differ from previous nationalist movements in India?
Considering Gandhi's emphasis on both truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa) within Satyagraha, which action would LEAST align with its principles during a protest?
Considering Gandhi's emphasis on both truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa) within Satyagraha, which action would LEAST align with its principles during a protest?
How did Gandhi's concept of self-reliance challenge the economic structure imposed by British rule in India?
How did Gandhi's concept of self-reliance challenge the economic structure imposed by British rule in India?
In what way did Gandhi's opposition to the Rowlatt Act demonstrate a broader critique of the British legal system in India?
In what way did Gandhi's opposition to the Rowlatt Act demonstrate a broader critique of the British legal system in India?
Which of the following scenarios would most effectively highlight the successful implementation of Gandhi's strategy of Satyagraha?
Which of the following scenarios would most effectively highlight the successful implementation of Gandhi's strategy of Satyagraha?
Considering Gandhi's belief in addressing the conditions of the poor, which initiative would he consider the MOST crucial for immediate implementation?
Considering Gandhi's belief in addressing the conditions of the poor, which initiative would he consider the MOST crucial for immediate implementation?
Considering the broader context of the Khilafat Movement, what strategic advantage did Gandhi and Tilak perceive in supporting it, beyond merely addressing Muslim grievances?
Considering the broader context of the Khilafat Movement, what strategic advantage did Gandhi and Tilak perceive in supporting it, beyond merely addressing Muslim grievances?
What was the most significant long-term consequence of the Chauri Chaura incident on the trajectory of India's freedom movement?
What was the most significant long-term consequence of the Chauri Chaura incident on the trajectory of India's freedom movement?
How did Udham Singh's assassination of Michael O'Dwyer demonstrate a shift in the nature of resistance against British rule, compared to Gandhi's approach?
How did Udham Singh's assassination of Michael O'Dwyer demonstrate a shift in the nature of resistance against British rule, compared to Gandhi's approach?
In what way did the establishment and activities of the Sabarmati Ashram contribute to the broader goals of the Indian independence movement?
In what way did the establishment and activities of the Sabarmati Ashram contribute to the broader goals of the Indian independence movement?
Considering Gandhi's reaction to the Chauri Chaura incident and his broader philosophy, what underlying principle guided his decision to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Considering Gandhi's reaction to the Chauri Chaura incident and his broader philosophy, what underlying principle guided his decision to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Considering Gandhi's approach to social change, which action would he MOST likely undertake to address systemic injustice?
Considering Gandhi's approach to social change, which action would he MOST likely undertake to address systemic injustice?
How did Gandhi's emphasis on self-sufficiency and the adoption of khadi challenge the prevailing economic structure imposed by British rule in India?
How did Gandhi's emphasis on self-sufficiency and the adoption of khadi challenge the prevailing economic structure imposed by British rule in India?
Considering Gandhi's interpretation of individual responsibility in the face of unjust laws, which action would he LEAST likely consider justifiable?
Considering Gandhi's interpretation of individual responsibility in the face of unjust laws, which action would he LEAST likely consider justifiable?
What underlying philosophical principle connects Gandhi's advocacy for khadi and his staunch opposition to the Rowlatt Act?
What underlying philosophical principle connects Gandhi's advocacy for khadi and his staunch opposition to the Rowlatt Act?
In what way did Gandhi's strategic deployment of satyagraha movements in Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda demonstrate an evolving approach to addressing socioeconomic grievances in India?
In what way did Gandhi's strategic deployment of satyagraha movements in Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda demonstrate an evolving approach to addressing socioeconomic grievances in India?
Considering the political climate in India after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, what was the most significant shift in the Indian populace's attitude towards British rule?
Considering the political climate in India after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, what was the most significant shift in the Indian populace's attitude towards British rule?
What was the underlying strategic rationale behind Gandhi and Tilak's support for the Khilafat Movement beyond solely addressing the grievances of the Muslim population?
What was the underlying strategic rationale behind Gandhi and Tilak's support for the Khilafat Movement beyond solely addressing the grievances of the Muslim population?
How did Gandhi's emphasis on self-reliance, exemplified by the promotion of khadi and the charkha, challenge the existing economic framework imposed by British rule in India?
How did Gandhi's emphasis on self-reliance, exemplified by the promotion of khadi and the charkha, challenge the existing economic framework imposed by British rule in India?
Considering Gandhi's reaction to the Chauri Chaura incident and his broader philosophy, what underlying principle most likely guided his decision to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Considering Gandhi's reaction to the Chauri Chaura incident and his broader philosophy, what underlying principle most likely guided his decision to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Mahatma Gandhi was born in Gujarat.
Mahatma Gandhi was born in Gujarat.
Gandhi studied law in the United States before going to South Africa.
Gandhi studied law in the United States before going to South Africa.
Satyagraha
is based on the ideas of truth and non-violence.
Satyagraha
is based on the ideas of truth and non-violence.
A satyagrahi
could accept injustice if it benefited them.
A satyagrahi
could accept injustice if it benefited them.
Gandhi's first use of satyagraha
in India was at Hyderabad.
Gandhi's first use of satyagraha
in India was at Hyderabad.
In Ahmedabad, Gandhi fasted to support the poor mill workers.
In Ahmedabad, Gandhi fasted to support the poor mill workers.
Gandhi encouraged the production and use of cotton.
Gandhi encouraged the production and use of cotton.
The Rowlatt Act allowed the British government to imprison people without a trial.
The Rowlatt Act allowed the British government to imprison people without a trial.
Gandhi supported the Rowlatt Act.
Gandhi supported the Rowlatt Act.
The protests against the Rowlatt Act were observed as a Green Day.
The protests against the Rowlatt Act were observed as a Green Day.
General Dyer ordered his troops to fire at Jallianwala Bagh.
General Dyer ordered his troops to fire at Jallianwala Bagh.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1929.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1929.
The Khilafat Movement aimed to protest the injustice against Turkey.
The Khilafat Movement aimed to protest the injustice against Turkey.
The Non-Cooperation Movement urged people to work with the British government.
The Non-Cooperation Movement urged people to work with the British government.
The Chauri Chaura incident involved peasants burning down a police station.
The Chauri Chaura incident involved peasants burning down a police station.
Gandhi immediately supported the violence at Chauri Chaura.
Gandhi immediately supported the violence at Chauri Chaura.
Gandhi never served any time in prison during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Gandhi never served any time in prison during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Nelson Mandela was not influenced by Gandhi's ideologies.
Nelson Mandela was not influenced by Gandhi's ideologies.
Rabindranath Tagore gave Gandhi the title 'Great Soul'.
Rabindranath Tagore gave Gandhi the title 'Great Soul'.
Udham Singh did not avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Udham Singh did not avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Gandhi's concept of satyagraha was primarily influenced by his experiences advocating for civil rights in the United States.
Gandhi's concept of satyagraha was primarily influenced by his experiences advocating for civil rights in the United States.
The Rowlatt Act allowed the British government to detain individuals without trial, but only if there was concrete evidence of their involvement in violent activities.
The Rowlatt Act allowed the British government to detain individuals without trial, but only if there was concrete evidence of their involvement in violent activities.
Gandhi's initial efforts in India involved advocating for indigo cultivators in Champaran, mill workers in Ahmedabad, and peasants in Kheda, all within the same year.
Gandhi's initial efforts in India involved advocating for indigo cultivators in Champaran, mill workers in Ahmedabad, and peasants in Kheda, all within the same year.
Gandhi's promotion of khadi was primarily aimed at boosting India’s export economy by producing high-quality textiles for the international market.
Gandhi's promotion of khadi was primarily aimed at boosting India’s export economy by producing high-quality textiles for the international market.
Gandhi's return to India in 1915 directly led to the immediate repeal of discriminatory laws and the beginning of complete self-governance within a year.
Gandhi's return to India in 1915 directly led to the immediate repeal of discriminatory laws and the beginning of complete self-governance within a year.
The spinning wheel, or charkha, was incorporated into the Indian National Congress flag primarily as a symbol of technological advancement and modernization.
The spinning wheel, or charkha, was incorporated into the Indian National Congress flag primarily as a symbol of technological advancement and modernization.
Gandhi advocated for complete isolation from foreign influence, urging Indians to reject all external ideas and technologies in favor of traditional practices.
Gandhi advocated for complete isolation from foreign influence, urging Indians to reject all external ideas and technologies in favor of traditional practices.
In response to the Rowlatt Act, Mahatma Gandhi called for a nationwide active resistance, encouraging citizens to confront authorities physically.
In response to the Rowlatt Act, Mahatma Gandhi called for a nationwide active resistance, encouraging citizens to confront authorities physically.
Gandhi’s efforts during the Ahmedabad mill workers' strike in 1918 involved advocating for the mill owners to maximize profits, thus stimulating the local economy.
Gandhi’s efforts during the Ahmedabad mill workers' strike in 1918 involved advocating for the mill owners to maximize profits, thus stimulating the local economy.
Before dedicating himself fully to India's freedom struggle, Gandhi was a doctor.
Before dedicating himself fully to India's freedom struggle, Gandhi was a doctor.
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre primarily protested the arrests of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre primarily protested the arrests of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
General Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on unarmed demonstrators at Jallianwala Bagh following a carefully planned tactical withdrawal strategy.
General Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on unarmed demonstrators at Jallianwala Bagh following a carefully planned tactical withdrawal strategy.
The Khilafat Movement aimed to protest injustices against Germany after its defeat in World War 1, and Gandhi saw it as an opportunity to unite Hindus and Christians.
The Khilafat Movement aimed to protest injustices against Germany after its defeat in World War 1, and Gandhi saw it as an opportunity to unite Hindus and Christians.
The Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920 advocated for violent resistance against the British, with participants encouraged to confront authorities using force.
The Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920 advocated for violent resistance against the British, with participants encouraged to confront authorities using force.
The burning of the police station in Chauri Chaura, resulting in the deaths of twenty-two policemen, directly reinforced Gandhi's commitment to continuing the Non-Cooperation Movement without interruption.
The burning of the police station in Chauri Chaura, resulting in the deaths of twenty-two policemen, directly reinforced Gandhi's commitment to continuing the Non-Cooperation Movement without interruption.
Following the Chauri Chaura incident, Gandhi refocused efforts on promoting industrialization and modern technology to uplift the poor.
Following the Chauri Chaura incident, Gandhi refocused efforts on promoting industrialization and modern technology to uplift the poor.
Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi had no contact or mutual influence, as their struggles were geographically and ideologically disparate.
Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi had no contact or mutual influence, as their struggles were geographically and ideologically disparate.
The title 'Mahatma', meaning 'Great Soul', was bestowed upon Gandhi by Jawaharlal Nehru in recognition of his pivotal role in the independence movement.
The title 'Mahatma', meaning 'Great Soul', was bestowed upon Gandhi by Jawaharlal Nehru in recognition of his pivotal role in the independence movement.
Michael O'Dwyer, assassinated by Udham Singh, was the British Prime Minister at the time of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Michael O'Dwyer, assassinated by Udham Singh, was the British Prime Minister at the time of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The Sabarmati Ashram was established with the primary goal of promoting military training and strategic planning during the Indian freedom struggle.
The Sabarmati Ashram was established with the primary goal of promoting military training and strategic planning during the Indian freedom struggle.
The primary objective of the Non-Cooperation Movement, as initially conceived, was to achieve immediate and complete independence from British rule, rather than gradual self-governance.
The primary objective of the Non-Cooperation Movement, as initially conceived, was to achieve immediate and complete independence from British rule, rather than gradual self-governance.
General Dyer was commended by the British government for his actions at Jallianwala Bagh, leading to his promotion within the military ranks and knighthood for maintaining order.
General Dyer was commended by the British government for his actions at Jallianwala Bagh, leading to his promotion within the military ranks and knighthood for maintaining order.
Gandhi's decision to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement following the Chauri Chaura incident was universally supported by all Congress leaders, who viewed non-violence as an absolute principle without exception.
Gandhi's decision to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement following the Chauri Chaura incident was universally supported by all Congress leaders, who viewed non-violence as an absolute principle without exception.
Udham Singh assassinated Lord Mountbatten, holding him directly accountable for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre due to his position as Viceroy of India at the time.
Udham Singh assassinated Lord Mountbatten, holding him directly accountable for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre due to his position as Viceroy of India at the time.
The Khilafat Movement's primary goal was to advocate for complete independence for India from British rule, leveraging the influence of the Sultan of Turkey to pressure the British government.
The Khilafat Movement's primary goal was to advocate for complete independence for India from British rule, leveraging the influence of the Sultan of Turkey to pressure the British government.
Gandhi's concept of Satyagraha, developed during his time in South Africa, primarily revolved around the principles of deception and strategic violence.
Gandhi's concept of Satyagraha, developed during his time in South Africa, primarily revolved around the principles of deception and strategic violence.
Gandhi's initial satyagraha movements in India included advocating for indigo cultivators in Champaran, supporting mill owners in Ahmedabad, and assisting peasants with tax payments in Kheda.
Gandhi's initial satyagraha movements in India included advocating for indigo cultivators in Champaran, supporting mill owners in Ahmedabad, and assisting peasants with tax payments in Kheda.
Gandhi emphasized self-reliance by promoting the use of khadi and supporting village industries, believing that prioritizing the basic needs of the poor was secondary to achieving political independence.
Gandhi emphasized self-reliance by promoting the use of khadi and supporting village industries, believing that prioritizing the basic needs of the poor was secondary to achieving political independence.
The Rowlatt Act empowered the British government to imprison individuals without trial and conduct searches without warrants, leading Mahatma Gandhi to initiate a satyagraha movement in staunch support of its provisions.
The Rowlatt Act empowered the British government to imprison individuals without trial and conduct searches without warrants, leading Mahatma Gandhi to initiate a satyagraha movement in staunch support of its provisions.
Following the enactment of the Rowlatt Act, a countrywide passive resistance was observed on April 6, 1919, with Amritsar and Lahore being placed under civilian rule due to the peaceful nature of the demonstrations.
Following the enactment of the Rowlatt Act, a countrywide passive resistance was observed on April 6, 1919, with Amritsar and Lahore being placed under civilian rule due to the peaceful nature of the demonstrations.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in ______ on 2 October 1869.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in ______ on 2 October 1869.
Gandhi studied ______ in England.
Gandhi studied ______ in England.
Gandhi evolved the concept of ______ to fight injustice.
Gandhi evolved the concept of ______ to fight injustice.
Satyagraha was mainly based on the two ideas of truth (satya) and ______ (ahimsa).
Satyagraha was mainly based on the two ideas of truth (satya) and ______ (ahimsa).
In 1917, Gandhi fought for the rights of poor indigo cultivators in ______.
In 1917, Gandhi fought for the rights of poor indigo cultivators in ______.
In Ahmedabad in 1918, Gandhi decided to ______ till his demands were met by the owners.
In Ahmedabad in 1918, Gandhi decided to ______ till his demands were met by the owners.
In Kheda in 1918, Gandhi fought for peasants who had not been able to pay ______ in the face of failed harvests.
In Kheda in 1918, Gandhi fought for peasants who had not been able to pay ______ in the face of failed harvests.
Gandhi encouraged Indians to make and use ______-coarse handspun cloth.
Gandhi encouraged Indians to make and use ______-coarse handspun cloth.
The ______ or the spinning wheel later became a part of the flag of the Indian National Congress.
The ______ or the spinning wheel later became a part of the flag of the Indian National Congress.
The British Government passed the ______ Act in 1919.
The British Government passed the ______ Act in 1919.
People gathered at ______ Bagh in Amritsar to protest against the arrest of two nationalist leaders.
People gathered at ______ Bagh in Amritsar to protest against the arrest of two nationalist leaders.
______ Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed demonstrators at Jallianwala Bagh.
______ Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed demonstrators at Jallianwala Bagh.
The ______ Movement was launched in India to protest the injustice done to Turkey.
The ______ Movement was launched in India to protest the injustice done to Turkey.
Gandhi saw the Khilafat agitation as an opportunity for cementing Hindu-______ unity.
Gandhi saw the Khilafat agitation as an opportunity for cementing Hindu-______ unity.
In 1920, Congress adopted the Non-______ Movement to attain swaraj.
In 1920, Congress adopted the Non-______ Movement to attain swaraj.
The ______ and Khadi became symbols of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
The ______ and Khadi became symbols of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
The Chauri ______ incident led Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement.
The Chauri ______ incident led Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Gandhi was sentenced to six years of imprisonment for inciting people to ______ the government.
Gandhi was sentenced to six years of imprisonment for inciting people to ______ the government.
______ Singh killed Michael O'Dwyer to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
______ Singh killed Michael O'Dwyer to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The ______ Ashram was where Gandhi lived and a main center of the freedom struggle.
The ______ Ashram was where Gandhi lived and a main center of the freedom struggle.
Gandhi evolved the concept of ______ during his stay in South Africa to fight against injustice, emphasizing truth and non-violence.
Gandhi evolved the concept of ______ during his stay in South Africa to fight against injustice, emphasizing truth and non-violence.
In 1918, Gandhi decided to ______ until his demands were met in favor of the poor mill workers in Ahmedabad.
In 1918, Gandhi decided to ______ until his demands were met in favor of the poor mill workers in Ahmedabad.
Gandhi insisted on ______ and encouraged Indians to make and use khadi, which is coarse handspun cloth.
Gandhi insisted on ______ and encouraged Indians to make and use khadi, which is coarse handspun cloth.
The British Government passed the ______ after World War I, which allowed them to imprison any person without trial.
The British Government passed the ______ after World War I, which allowed them to imprison any person without trial.
Gandhi called for a countrywide ______ on April 6, 1919, to oppose the Rowlatt Act, resulting in demonstrations across India.
Gandhi called for a countrywide ______ on April 6, 1919, to oppose the Rowlatt Act, resulting in demonstrations across India.
Gandhi returned to India in the year ______.
Gandhi returned to India in the year ______.
Gandhi fought for peasants who had not been able to pay taxes in the face of failed harvests in ______ (in Gujarat).
Gandhi fought for peasants who had not been able to pay taxes in the face of failed harvests in ______ (in Gujarat).
Gandhi fought for the rights of poor indigo cultivators, who were suffering under the British in ______ (in Bihar) in 1917.
Gandhi fought for the rights of poor indigo cultivators, who were suffering under the British in ______ (in Bihar) in 1917.
A satyagrahi or a follower of satyagraha, had to be truthful and non-violent, but would not accept ______.
A satyagrahi or a follower of satyagraha, had to be truthful and non-violent, but would not accept ______.
Following the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, the British declared ______ throughout Punjab, further intensifying the atmosphere of fear and oppression.
Following the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, the British declared ______ throughout Punjab, further intensifying the atmosphere of fear and oppression.
Gandhi saw the Khilafat agitation as an opportunity to foster ______ unity and involve Muslims in the broader movement for national independence.
Gandhi saw the Khilafat agitation as an opportunity to foster ______ unity and involve Muslims in the broader movement for national independence.
The Non-Cooperation Movement, symbolized by the ______ and khadi, urged Indians to reject collaboration with the British government as a means to achieve swaraj.
The Non-Cooperation Movement, symbolized by the ______ and khadi, urged Indians to reject collaboration with the British government as a means to achieve swaraj.
Gandhi halted the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the ______ incident, underscoring his commitment to non-violence as a core principle of the struggle.
Gandhi halted the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the ______ incident, underscoring his commitment to non-violence as a core principle of the struggle.
Prior to his work in India, Gandhi's experiences in ______, particularly his encounters with racial discrimination, shaped his commitment to fighting injustice.
Prior to his work in India, Gandhi's experiences in ______, particularly his encounters with racial discrimination, shaped his commitment to fighting injustice.
The title '______', meaning Great Soul, was bestowed upon Gandhi by Rabindranath Tagore in recognition of his profound impact on India and the world.
The title '______', meaning Great Soul, was bestowed upon Gandhi by Rabindranath Tagore in recognition of his profound impact on India and the world.
[Blank] was an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in London to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
[Blank] was an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in London to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
From 1917 to 1930, Gandhi made ______ Ashram his home and center for independence movement activities.
From 1917 to 1930, Gandhi made ______ Ashram his home and center for independence movement activities.
The ______ Massacre, where British forces fired upon unarmed protestors, led to increased resolve to end British rule.
The ______ Massacre, where British forces fired upon unarmed protestors, led to increased resolve to end British rule.
Inspired by Gandhi’s principles of non-violent resistance, ______ fought against racial discrimination in South Africa and later became President.
Inspired by Gandhi’s principles of non-violent resistance, ______ fought against racial discrimination in South Africa and later became President.
Following the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, the British declared ______ throughout Punjab, intensifying their control.
Following the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, the British declared ______ throughout Punjab, intensifying their control.
Gandhi's philosophy of satyagraha primarily revolved around two core principles: truth (satya) and ______ (ahimsa).
Gandhi's philosophy of satyagraha primarily revolved around two core principles: truth (satya) and ______ (ahimsa).
Gandhi and Tilak capitalized on the ______ agitation as a prime opportunity to unify Hindus and Muslims, integrating Muslims into the broader national movement.
Gandhi and Tilak capitalized on the ______ agitation as a prime opportunity to unify Hindus and Muslims, integrating Muslims into the broader national movement.
The ______ and khadi became potent symbols of the Non-Cooperation Movement, representing self-reliance and a boycott of British goods.
The ______ and khadi became potent symbols of the Non-Cooperation Movement, representing self-reliance and a boycott of British goods.
Gandhi's emphasis on self-reliance led him to promote the use of ______, a coarse handspun cloth, as a symbol of economic independence and resistance to British textiles.
Gandhi's emphasis on self-reliance led him to promote the use of ______, a coarse handspun cloth, as a symbol of economic independence and resistance to British textiles.
Gandhi halted the Non-Cooperation Movement because the violent ______ highlighted a fundamental misunderstanding of non-violence among the populace.
Gandhi halted the Non-Cooperation Movement because the violent ______ highlighted a fundamental misunderstanding of non-violence among the populace.
The ______ Act of 1919 allowed the British government to imprison individuals without trial, leading to widespread protests and galvanizing Gandhi to call for a countrywide satyagraha.
The ______ Act of 1919 allowed the British government to imprison individuals without trial, leading to widespread protests and galvanizing Gandhi to call for a countrywide satyagraha.
Gandhi organized a fast in ______ in 1918 to support the demands of poor mill workers, demonstrating his commitment to social justice and improving the lives of the marginalized.
Gandhi organized a fast in ______ in 1918 to support the demands of poor mill workers, demonstrating his commitment to social justice and improving the lives of the marginalized.
Udham Singh assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in London in 1940, seeking retribution for O'Dwyer's role as the governor-general during the ______.
Udham Singh assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in London in 1940, seeking retribution for O'Dwyer's role as the governor-general during the ______.
In 1918, Gandhi championed the cause of peasants in ______ who were unable to pay taxes due to failed harvests, illustrating his support for agrarian communities and their economic struggles.
In 1918, Gandhi championed the cause of peasants in ______ who were unable to pay taxes due to failed harvests, illustrating his support for agrarian communities and their economic struggles.
In what year did Gandhi return to India?
In what year did Gandhi return to India?
What is the term Gandhi used for his philosophy of fighting injustice?
What is the term Gandhi used for his philosophy of fighting injustice?
Name one of the two key concepts on which Satyagraha was based.
Name one of the two key concepts on which Satyagraha was based.
In which region of India did Gandhi first fight for the rights of indigo cultivators?
In which region of India did Gandhi first fight for the rights of indigo cultivators?
In Ahmedabad, what action did Gandhi take to support the demands of poor mill workers?
In Ahmedabad, what action did Gandhi take to support the demands of poor mill workers?
In Kheda, for whom and why did Gandhi fight?
In Kheda, for whom and why did Gandhi fight?
What type of cloth did Gandhi encourage Indians to make and use as a step towards self-sufficiency?
What type of cloth did Gandhi encourage Indians to make and use as a step towards self-sufficiency?
What symbol associated with self-reliance became part of the Indian National Congress flag?
What symbol associated with self-reliance became part of the Indian National Congress flag?
What type of protest was being held at Jallianwala Bagh before the massacre?
What type of protest was being held at Jallianwala Bagh before the massacre?
What was the name of the Act that allowed the British government to imprison people without a trial?
What was the name of the Act that allowed the British government to imprison people without a trial?
How did Mahatma Gandhi propose to oppose the Rowlatt Act?
How did Mahatma Gandhi propose to oppose the Rowlatt Act?
What item, besides Khadi, became a symbol of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What item, besides Khadi, became a symbol of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
In which town did the burning of a police station by protestors occur, leading Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement??
In which town did the burning of a police station by protestors occur, leading Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement??
What country was the Sultan of, who was also the Caliph (religious head) of Muslims all over the world?
What country was the Sultan of, who was also the Caliph (religious head) of Muslims all over the world?
What movement did Gandhi and Tilak see as a golden opportunity for cementing Hindu-Muslim unity?
What movement did Gandhi and Tilak see as a golden opportunity for cementing Hindu-Muslim unity?
What was Mahatma Gandhi's sentence after being arrested in 1922?
What was Mahatma Gandhi's sentence after being arrested in 1922?
Who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in London as revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in London as revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Explain how the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre acted as a catalyst for the Indian independence movement.
Explain how the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre acted as a catalyst for the Indian independence movement.
What role did religious unity play in the early stages of the Non-Cooperation Movement, and how did the Khilafat Movement contribute to this unity?
What role did religious unity play in the early stages of the Non-Cooperation Movement, and how did the Khilafat Movement contribute to this unity?
Describe the core principle behind the Non-Cooperation Movement and provide two specific examples of how Indians were encouraged to participate.
Describe the core principle behind the Non-Cooperation Movement and provide two specific examples of how Indians were encouraged to participate.
Explain why Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement, and what actions did he encourage his followers to take following this decision?
Explain why Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement, and what actions did he encourage his followers to take following this decision?
How did the use of the 'charkha' (spinning wheel) and 'khadi' (handspun cloth) symbolize the Non-Cooperation Movement?
How did the use of the 'charkha' (spinning wheel) and 'khadi' (handspun cloth) symbolize the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Outline the significance of Sabarmati Ashram in the context of India's struggle for independence.
Outline the significance of Sabarmati Ashram in the context of India's struggle for independence.
In what ways did Gandhi's philosophy influence other leaders fighting for justice, citing a specific example from the text?
In what ways did Gandhi's philosophy influence other leaders fighting for justice, citing a specific example from the text?
How did Udham Singh's actions reflect the long-term impact and personal motivations stemming from the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
How did Udham Singh's actions reflect the long-term impact and personal motivations stemming from the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
Explain the meaning and significance behind the titles 'Mahatma' and 'Bapu' given to Gandhi.
Explain the meaning and significance behind the titles 'Mahatma' and 'Bapu' given to Gandhi.
How did the British government respond to the growing unrest and participation in the Non-Cooperation Movement?
How did the British government respond to the growing unrest and participation in the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Explain how Gandhi's concept of Satyagraha integrated truth and non-violence as tools against injustice. How did this compare to more aggressive methods of resistance?
Explain how Gandhi's concept of Satyagraha integrated truth and non-violence as tools against injustice. How did this compare to more aggressive methods of resistance?
Describe the immediate impacts of the Rowlatt Act on civil liberties and how it enabled the British government to exert greater control over the Indian population.
Describe the immediate impacts of the Rowlatt Act on civil liberties and how it enabled the British government to exert greater control over the Indian population.
How did Gandhi's advocacy for Khadi align with his broader vision of a self-reliant India, and what symbolic value did it hold for the Indian National Congress?
How did Gandhi's advocacy for Khadi align with his broader vision of a self-reliant India, and what symbolic value did it hold for the Indian National Congress?
What were the key differences in the issues addressed and the approaches used by Gandhi in his early satyagraha movements in Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda?
What were the key differences in the issues addressed and the approaches used by Gandhi in his early satyagraha movements in Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda?
In what ways did the observance of 6 April 1919, as a 'Black Day' signify a turning point in the Indian struggle for independence, given the context of the Rowlatt Act?
In what ways did the observance of 6 April 1919, as a 'Black Day' signify a turning point in the Indian struggle for independence, given the context of the Rowlatt Act?
Explain how Gandhi's experiences in South Africa shaped his philosophy of Satyagraha and influenced his approach to leading the Indian freedom movement upon his return to India.
Explain how Gandhi's experiences in South Africa shaped his philosophy of Satyagraha and influenced his approach to leading the Indian freedom movement upon his return to India.
Considering Gandhi's emphasis on self-reliance, how might his principles be applied to address contemporary socio-economic challenges in India?
Considering Gandhi's emphasis on self-reliance, how might his principles be applied to address contemporary socio-economic challenges in India?
Analyze the effectiveness of Gandhi's non-violent resistance strategies in comparison to violent methods, considering both short-term impacts and long-term consequences.
Analyze the effectiveness of Gandhi's non-violent resistance strategies in comparison to violent methods, considering both short-term impacts and long-term consequences.
How did the imposition of martial law in Amritsar and Lahore reflect the British government's perception of the threat posed by Gandhi's satyagraha movement?
How did the imposition of martial law in Amritsar and Lahore reflect the British government's perception of the threat posed by Gandhi's satyagraha movement?
What were the differences between the Rowlatt Act and standard legal procedures concerning arrest and detention, and why was it considered unjust by many Indians?
What were the differences between the Rowlatt Act and standard legal procedures concerning arrest and detention, and why was it considered unjust by many Indians?
Explain how Gandhi's experiences in South Africa shaped his philosophy of Satyagraha, and how did this differ from conventional methods of resistance at the time?
Explain how Gandhi's experiences in South Africa shaped his philosophy of Satyagraha, and how did this differ from conventional methods of resistance at the time?
Assess the strategic importance of promoting khadi and village industries in Gandhi's vision for a free India. How did these initiatives aim to undermine British economic control?
Assess the strategic importance of promoting khadi and village industries in Gandhi's vision for a free India. How did these initiatives aim to undermine British economic control?
Describe the key provisions of the Rowlatt Act and analyze why it was perceived as a direct threat to civil liberties and the rule of law in India.
Describe the key provisions of the Rowlatt Act and analyze why it was perceived as a direct threat to civil liberties and the rule of law in India.
Given Gandhi's emphasis on non-violence, how did he justify the use of 'passive resistance' against unjust laws like the Rowlatt Act, and what were the potential risks and challenges associated with this approach?
Given Gandhi's emphasis on non-violence, how did he justify the use of 'passive resistance' against unjust laws like the Rowlatt Act, and what were the potential risks and challenges associated with this approach?
To what extent did the inclusion of the charkha on the Indian National Congress flag symbolize Gandhi's broader socio-economic and political vision for India?
To what extent did the inclusion of the charkha on the Indian National Congress flag symbolize Gandhi's broader socio-economic and political vision for India?
Evaluate the effectiveness of the hartals and demonstrations organized in response to the Rowlatt Act in mobilizing widespread participation and challenging British authority.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the hartals and demonstrations organized in response to the Rowlatt Act in mobilizing widespread participation and challenging British authority.
Explain the significance of Gandhi's early satyagraha movements in Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda. How did these movements address specific grievances, and what broader impact did they have on the Indian freedom movement?
Explain the significance of Gandhi's early satyagraha movements in Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda. How did these movements address specific grievances, and what broader impact did they have on the Indian freedom movement?
How did Gandhi's emphasis on Hindu-Muslim unity influence the strategies and outcomes of the protests against the Rowlatt Act?
How did Gandhi's emphasis on Hindu-Muslim unity influence the strategies and outcomes of the protests against the Rowlatt Act?
Analyze the ways in which the implementation of martial law in response to protests against the Rowlatt Act exposed the limitations and injustices inherent in British colonial rule.
Analyze the ways in which the implementation of martial law in response to protests against the Rowlatt Act exposed the limitations and injustices inherent in British colonial rule.
Considering Gandhi's commitment to non-violence and social justice, how might he have addressed the challenge of achieving economic equality in a post-independence India, while maintaining individual liberties and democratic principles?
Considering Gandhi's commitment to non-violence and social justice, how might he have addressed the challenge of achieving economic equality in a post-independence India, while maintaining individual liberties and democratic principles?
Explain the strategic rationale behind Mahatma Gandhi and Tilak's support for the Khilafat Movement, considering the broader goals of the Indian national movement and the potential risks of aligning with a religiously motivated cause?
Explain the strategic rationale behind Mahatma Gandhi and Tilak's support for the Khilafat Movement, considering the broader goals of the Indian national movement and the potential risks of aligning with a religiously motivated cause?
Analyze the long-term implications of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre on the Indian independence movement, considering its impact on Indian public sentiment, the methods of resistance employed, and the overall trajectory of the struggle for freedom.
Analyze the long-term implications of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre on the Indian independence movement, considering its impact on Indian public sentiment, the methods of resistance employed, and the overall trajectory of the struggle for freedom.
Critically evaluate Mahatma Gandhi's decision to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement following the Chauri Chaura incident, taking into account the potential benefits of continuing the movement despite the violence, and the long-term consequences of his decision on the momentum of the Indian independence struggle.
Critically evaluate Mahatma Gandhi's decision to halt the Non-Cooperation Movement following the Chauri Chaura incident, taking into account the potential benefits of continuing the movement despite the violence, and the long-term consequences of his decision on the momentum of the Indian independence struggle.
Assess the effectiveness of the Non-Cooperation Movement in achieving its stated objectives, considering both its successes in mobilizing mass participation and its failures in compelling the British government to concede to Indian demands for self-rule.
Assess the effectiveness of the Non-Cooperation Movement in achieving its stated objectives, considering both its successes in mobilizing mass participation and its failures in compelling the British government to concede to Indian demands for self-rule.
In what ways did the adoption of charkha and khadi symbolize the Non-Cooperation Movement and contribute to its goals of swaraj and self-reliance?
In what ways did the adoption of charkha and khadi symbolize the Non-Cooperation Movement and contribute to its goals of swaraj and self-reliance?
How did the actions of individuals like Udham Singh, who sought retribution for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, both reflect and differ from the broader philosophy of non-violent resistance advocated by Mahatma Gandhi?
How did the actions of individuals like Udham Singh, who sought retribution for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, both reflect and differ from the broader philosophy of non-violent resistance advocated by Mahatma Gandhi?
What were the key activities carried out at Sabarmati Ashram, and how did these activities seek to promote Gandhi’s vision of self-reliance and community development within the context of the Indian independence movement?
What were the key activities carried out at Sabarmati Ashram, and how did these activities seek to promote Gandhi’s vision of self-reliance and community development within the context of the Indian independence movement?
Assess the role of the British government's response, including the use of force and imprisonment, in shaping the trajectory and intensity of the Indian independence movement during the period covered in the text.
Assess the role of the British government's response, including the use of force and imprisonment, in shaping the trajectory and intensity of the Indian independence movement during the period covered in the text.
Contextualize Nelson Mandela's connection to Mahatma Gandhi, explaining how Gandhi's philosophy and activism in South Africa influenced Mandela's struggle against apartheid and his approach to nation-building in a post-apartheid South Africa.
Contextualize Nelson Mandela's connection to Mahatma Gandhi, explaining how Gandhi's philosophy and activism in South Africa influenced Mandela's struggle against apartheid and his approach to nation-building in a post-apartheid South Africa.
Based on the information given, what are the most significant turning points in the Indian independence movement, and how did each of these events fundamentally alter the nature, strategy, or intensity of the struggle for freedom?
Based on the information given, what are the most significant turning points in the Indian independence movement, and how did each of these events fundamentally alter the nature, strategy, or intensity of the struggle for freedom?
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Satyagraha
Satyagraha
The concept to fight injustice based on truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa).
Qualities of a Satyagrahi
Qualities of a Satyagrahi
Truthfulness, non-violence, and refusal to accept injustice.
Champaran Satyagraha
Champaran Satyagraha
A movement in 1917 where Gandhi fought for the rights of indigo cultivators oppressed by the British.
Ahmedabad Satyagraha
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The Rowlatt Act (1919)
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Study Notes
- In 1915, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi returned to India and actively participated in the freedom movement, marking a turning point.
- Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, on October 2, 1869, studied law in England, and practiced in South Africa.
- Gandhi fought against racism in South Africa.
- Gandhi returned to India in 1915 at the age of 46.
Gandhi’s Ideas and Beliefs
Satyagraha
- Gandhi developed the concept of satyagraha in South Africa to combat injustice, based on truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa).
- A satyagrahi must be truthful, non-violent, and reject injustice.
- Gandhi's early uses of satyagraha in India were at Champaran, Ahmedabad, and Kheda.
- In Champaran, Bihar, in 1917, Gandhi fought for poor indigo cultivators' rights, who suffered under British rule.
- In Ahmedabad in 1918, Gandhi fasted to support poor mill workers' demands from owners.
- In Kheda, Gujarat, in 1918, Gandhi fought for peasants unable to pay taxes due to failed harvests.
Insistence on Self-Reliance
- Gandhi believed in addressing the conditions of the poor and suffering in India first.
- Gandhi believed this could only happen in a free and self-sufficient society able to meet its people's basic needs.
- Gandhi encouraged Indians to make and use khadi (handspun cloth) as a step toward self-sufficiency.
- Gandhi encouraged village and small-scale industries.
- The charkha (spinning wheel) became part of the Indian National Congress flag due to the importance of self-reliance and khadi.
Major Events of The Freedom Struggle Under Gandhi
The Rowlatt Act (1919)
- The British Government passed the Rowlatt Act soon after World War I, allowing imprisonment without trial and warrantless searches.
- Gandhi pledged to oppose the Rowlatt Act through satyagraha.
- Gandhi called for a countrywide passive resistance on April 6, 1919, observed as a Black Day, with demonstrations and hartals by Hindus and Muslims.
- Amritsar, Lahore, and other towns were placed under martial law as civic authorities felt overwhelmed.
- The government used firings and lathis to suppress the agitation.
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- On April 13, 1919, people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar to protest the arrest of Satya Pal and Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew.
- General Dyer and British troops opened fire on unarmed demonstrators, including aged men, women, and children.
- Hundreds were killed, and over a thousand were injured, with limited escape routes due to high walls and only one exit.
- Martial law was declared throughout Punjab after the massacre.
- The incident united Indians to end British rule and deeply disturbed Gandhi.
- The Jallianwala Bagh killings were a turning point in the freedom struggle.
The Khilafat Movement
- Gandhi realized the need to resolve Hindu-Muslim differences to create a mass movement.
- The Khilafat Movement in India provided an opportunity.
- The Sultan of Turkey was also the Caliph (religious head) of Muslims worldwide, but his position was weakened after Turkey's defeat in World War I.
- Indian Muslims protested the injustice to Turkey, leading to the Khilafat Movement.
- Gandhi and Tilak saw the Khilafat agitation as a way to unite Hindus and Muslims and involve Muslims in the national movement.
- They traveled the country with Khilafat leaders, urging people to observe October 17, 1919, as Khilafat Day.
- The Khilafat Movement adopted the non-cooperation programme.
The Non-Cooperation Movement
- In December 1920, Congress adopted a plan of struggle against the government for swaraj (self-rule) called the Non-Cooperation Movement.
- The movement urged people to refuse cooperation with the British.
- The charkha (spinning wheel) and khadi became symbols of the movement.
- It had a powerful impact, turning the freedom struggle into a mass movement with participation from all walks of life.
- Government enforcement of law and order led to clashes and bloodshed.
- Thousands of nationalist leaders were imprisoned by the end of 1921 but this could not subdue the spirit of the Indians.
The Chauri Chaura Incident
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On February 5, 1922, police fired upon a procession of peasants led by Congress workers at Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh.
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The peasants burned down the police station in anger, resulting in the deaths of twenty-two policemen.
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Gandhi took the incident seriously and called off the Non-Cooperation Movement, realizing that non-violence was not properly understood.
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Congress workers and the masses were asked to promote khadi and the charkha, establish nationalist schools, and improve conditions for the poor.
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On March 10, 1922, Gandhi was sentenced to six years of imprisonment for inciting people to disobey the government.
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This marked the end of the first phase of the Non-Cooperation Movement against the British government in India.
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Gandhi and Nelson Mandela inspired each other in their fight against injustice.
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Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and died in 2013.
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Rabindranath Tagore gave Gandhi the title Mahatma, meaning Great Soul.
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Gandhi is also referred to as Bapu or Father of the Nation.
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Udham Singh, a survivor of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, killed Michael O'Dwyer in London in 1940, holding him responsible for allowing such a dreadful thing to happen.
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The Sabarmati Ashram in Sabarmati, Gujarat, was Gandhi's residence from 1917 to 1930 and a central hub of the freedom struggle.
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Gandhi lived there with his wife Kasturba and other inmates.
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Activities such as farming, animal husbandry, and spinning were carried out in support of self-reliance.
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A part of the Ashram is now a museum displaying the objects used by Gandhi.
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The Sabarmati Ashram serves as a source of inspiration and a monument to the ideals of the Indian freedom struggle.
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