Gandhi vs. Mandela

Who was Gandhi fighting against?

British colonial rule in India

What was Mandela fighting against?

The apartheid regime in South Africa

What was Gandhi trying to achieve?

independence for India and equality for all its citizens

What specifically did Mandela want for the majority of South Africans?

equality and freedom for the majority of South Africans, particularly the black population.

What were the differences in who they were fighting against and what they were trying to achieve?

One fought against racial discrimination in South Africa, advocating for equality and ending segregation. The other worked for India's independence from British rule and sought to improve the treatment of the lowest social groups.

How did Gandhi achieve his goals?

He led the Indian resistance, fought against unfair laws in court, and organized big protests against the colonial government.

What Methods did Gandhi use to achieve his goals

He used methods like boycotts, strikes, and peaceful protests, such as the Salt March.

How did Mandela achieve his goals?

During the fight against apartheid, he employed nonviolent tactics such as organizing strikes and leading peaceful demonstrations to protest the unjust system.

What Methods did Mandela use to achieve his goals

He advocated for the armed struggle through the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe, an armed wing of the African National Congress.

Where did Gandhi fight for independence/freedom/equality?

In India and against racial discrimination in South Africa.

Where did Mandela fight for independence/freedom/equality?

he fought against apartheid and worked for a democratic and racially equal society in South Africa.

Who died as a result of their efforts?

Mahatma Gandi

What happened to Gandhi?

he was assassinated in india

what problem could Gandhi not solve?

He couldn’t solve the religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims

What did the other man eventually become in his country?

Mandela became president of South Africa

What were the similarities in what both men were trying to achieve?

Both Mandela and Gandhi aimed to achieve freedom, equality, and justice for oppressed people through nonviolent resistance.

What were the similarities in what goals each man actually did achieve?

Both leaders also succeeded in raising global awareness about the issues of racial and social injustice.

What were the similarities in their methods to achieve their goals?

Mandela and Gandhi both used nonviolent resistance as a central strategy for change, believing in peaceful protest and civil disobedience for social and political transformation.

What country had at least initial involvement in both places?

The UK had significant involvement in South Africa and India, playing a role in colonization and establishing policies. In India, British colonial rule lasted nearly two centuries until India gained independence through the efforts of Gandhi.

Where did each man spend significant time as a result of their actions?

Nelson Mandela spent 18 years in prison, mostly on Robben Island. Gandhi also spent time in jail in South Africa and India due to his civil disobedience campaigns against British rule.