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When did Mahatma Gandhi die?
When did Mahatma Gandhi die?
- October 2, 1869
- January 30, 1948 (correct)
- 1893
- 1915
What did Mahatma Gandhi do to fight for civil rights in South Africa?
What did Mahatma Gandhi do to fight for civil rights in South Africa?
- He used violent resistance
- He started his own law practice
- He represented an Indian merchant in a lawsuit
- He used nonviolent resistance (correct)
What was the main focus of the campaigns led by Mahatma Gandhi?
What was the main focus of the campaigns led by Mahatma Gandhi?
- Social and economic reform (correct)
- Fighting for women's rights
- Ending untouchability
- Representing an Indian merchant in a lawsuit
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Study Notes
- Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Gujarat, India.
- He trained as a lawyer and started his own law practice in India, but it was unsuccessful.
- In 1893, he moved to South Africa to represent an Indian merchant in a lawsuit.
- He lived in South Africa for 21 years and used nonviolent resistance to fight for civil rights.
- In 1915, he returned to India and became the leader of the Indian National Congress.
- Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for social and economic reform, including fighting for womens rights and ending untouchability.
- He was imprisoned many times, most notably in South Africa and India.
- Gandhi died on January 30, 1948, in India.
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