5 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the Salt March?
To protest the British government's taxation on salt
The Salt March was a violent protest against British rule.
False
How many volunteers accompanied Gandhi on the Salt March?
78
The Salt March was a ______________-day journey from Ahmedabad to Dandi.
24
Match the following events with their corresponding descriptions:
Gandhi and his followers harvested salt from the sea = Symbolic act of defiance against British salt laws Thousands of Indians joined the march = Widespread civil disobedience across India Gandhi was arrested = Imprisonment of over 60,000 Indians, including Gandhi and other prominent leaders
Study Notes
Salt March
Background
- Salt was a highly taxed commodity in British India, benefiting the British government
- Indians were forced to buy expensive, imported salt, while indigenous salt production was prohibited
The March
- Started on March 12, 1930, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Led by Mahatma Gandhi and 78 volunteers
- 24-day, 240-mile journey to the coastal town of Dandi, Gujarat
- Aimed to protest the salt tax and British monopoly on salt production
Key Events
- Gandhi and his followers harvested salt from the sea, symbolically defying the British salt laws
- Thousands of Indians joined the march, and many were arrested, including Gandhi
- The march drew international attention, highlighting India's struggle for independence
Impact
- Sparked widespread civil disobedience across India, with protests and boycotts
- Led to the imprisonment of over 60,000 Indians, including Gandhi and other prominent leaders
- The Salt March was a turning point in the Indian independence movement, galvanizing the nation against British rule
Salt March
Background
- Salt was heavily taxed in British India, benefiting the British government
- Indians were forced to buy expensive, imported salt, while indigenous salt production was prohibited
The March
- Started on March 12, 1930, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Led by Mahatma Gandhi and 78 volunteers
- 24-day, 240-mile journey to Dandi, Gujarat
- Aimed to protest the salt tax and British monopoly on salt production
Key Events
- Gandhi and followers harvested salt from the sea, defying British salt laws
- Thousands joined the march, and many were arrested, including Gandhi
- The march drew international attention, highlighting India's struggle for independence
Impact
- Sparked widespread civil disobedience across India, with protests and boycotts
- Led to the imprisonment of over 60,000 Indians, including Gandhi and other prominent leaders
- The Salt March was a turning point in the Indian independence movement, galvanizing the nation against British rule
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