Gandhi's ideas and resistance after the First World War

What does Satyagraha mean

A commitment to truth expressed through non-violent resistance

How does satyagraha differ from violent rebellions

It seeks change through non-cooperation, peaceful protest and moral pressure

What is a hartal

a strike

Why was Gandhi’s approach significant after the First World War

It offered a method for turning nationalist opposition into political participation

How did Gandhi help give Congress mass appeal

He encouraged ordinary people to partiucipate through accessible campaigns and non-violent protests

Why were the post war years important for resistance

War-related expectations, repression and political organising created conditions for stronger opposition.

What was one limitation of Gandhi’s approach

Not all nationalists agreed with non-cooperation or mass protest

Why did religious divisions remain important

Congress–Muslim League cooperation did not eliminate differences in political priorities and representation.

What is the overall significance of Gandhi’s emergence

He helped transform Indian nationalism from an elite-led campaign into a wider movement of resistance.