Gandhi

Where was Gandhi educated and what did he study?  Was he any good at it?

Gandhi was educated in India and London for law, at first, no, but he became successful quickly.

What other activities did Gandhi engage in while in South Africa?

lawyer and leader of the Indian community and involved himself in the fight to end discrimination

What caused Gandhi’s philosophy to change?

when he went to south africa and found new readings that changed his beliefs on western ways.

What word from the text best describes his life after his change in personal philosophy? 

 Abstemiously; sparingly

What three examples were offered for his change? 

Celibacy- his eschewal (shun or avoid) of material possessions - his dress of a loincloth and shawl

Describe Gandhi’s first satyagraha. 

A campaign of civil disobedience expressed in nonviolent resistance to what he regarded as unjust laws.

What was the result?

secured an agreement from the South African government that promised the alleviation of anti-indian discrimination. 

Why did Gandhi support the Brits in WWI?

Hasted india's freedom

What did he do that embarrassed the British?

led agrarian and labor reform demonstrations

What was The Amritsar massacre?

A nonviolent demonstration where hundreds of Indian nationalists were killed and thousands wounded when troops under British control opened fire

What led Gandhi to stop his satyagraha?

When, against his wishes, violent disorder ensued

What three things comprised his agenda?

A free, united india- revival of cottage industries- abolition of untouchability

What was Gandhi’s title?  What did it mean?

Mahamantra- reputed to have knowledge and powers of a higher order than those of ordinary men.

What was Gandhi’s protest in 1930 all about? What was the result?

The protest was against the government salt tax/ he led a 200 mile march to extract salt from the sea

Why did Gandhi leave the Congress?

When the Congress refused to embrace his program in its entirety, Gandhi withdrew

What deal did Gandhi try to make with the British during WWII?

Cooperate with Great Britain if they would grant immediate independence in India.

What was the result?

The British rejected his offer and he called for satyagraha and launched the quit india movement.

Gandhi was a major player in achieving what two things?

ndependence for India, and the creation of a separate Muslim state: Pakistan.

Why was Gandhi assassinated?

Hindu fanatic who was angered by Gandhi’s concern for the Muslims.

What was the lasting effects of Gandhi’s ways?

After his death his methods of nonviolent civil disobedience were adopted by protagonists of civil rights in the United States and by many protest movements throughout the world.