Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)

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Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)

Launched by Mahatma Gandhi in response to British colonial rule in India.
Aims:
- To resist British rule through non-violent means.
- To encourage self-reliance and promote Indian goods.
Key Features:
- Boycott of British goods, schools, and courts.
- Encouragement of spinning khadi (hand-spun cloth).
- Non-payment of taxes and refusal to cooperate with the British administration.
Major Outcomes:
- Mobilized millions of Indians across various sections of society.
- Strengthened the Indian National Congress and the struggle for independence.
- Led to a significant rise in nationalistic feelings among Indians.
Suspension:
- The movement was called off by Gandhi in 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident, where violence broke out.
- Emphasis on non-violence led to the halt of the movement.

Significance

Marked a shift towards mass participation in the Indian independence movement.
Set the foundation for future movements and emphasized the role of civil disobedience.
Highlighted the importance of non-violence as a strategy in political activism.

Historical Events

Significant occurrences that influence social, economic, and political structures worldwide.
Include key occurrences such as wars, revolutions, treaties, and political movements.

Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)

Initiated by Mahatma Gandhi as a response to British colonial rule in India.
Aims:
- Resisting British control through non-violent methods.
- Promoting self-reliance and the use of Indian products.
Key Features:
- Boycott of British goods, schools, and judicial systems.
- Encouraging the production of khadi, or hand-spun cloth.
- Non-payment of taxes and refusal to engage with British governance.
Major Outcomes:
- Mobilized a diverse range of Indian society in collective action.
- Strengthened the Indian National Congress and the broader independence movement.
- Fostered a surge in nationalistic sentiment across the country.
Suspension:
- Movement discontinued by Gandhi in 1922 following the violent Chauri Chaura incident.
- Commitment to non-violence resulted in the decision to halt participation.

Significance

Signified a transition towards mass involvement in India’s struggle for independence.
Laid the groundwork for future civil disobedience movements.
Emphasized non-violence as a crucial tactic in political resistance.

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Explore the key aspects of the Non-Cooperation Movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi against British colonial rule in India. This quiz delves into the aims, significance, and lasting impacts of the movement on Indian society and politics. Test your knowledge on this pivotal historical event and its role in the struggle for independence.