Gandhi vs Mandela

Who was Gandhi fighting against?

Gandhi was fighting against British colonial rule in India

Who/what was Mandela fighting against?

Mandela was fighting against the apartheid regime in South Africa

What was Gandhi trying to achieve?

Gandhi was trying to achieve independence for India and equality for all its citizens

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

Mandela wanted 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?

Mandela fought against the unfair treatment of people based on their race in South Africa. He wanted to make sure everyone was treated equally, end the separation of different racial groups, and create a society where everyone could have a say in how it was run. Gandhi fought against the control of India by the British. He wanted India to be independent and worked to make this without violence. He also wanted to make sure that the lowest social groups in India were treated better and that the old social system was changed.

How did Gandhi achieve his goals?

Using what methods? Give examples.

He led the Indian resistance, fought against unfair laws in court, and organized big protests against the colonial government. He used methods like boycotts, strikes, and peaceful protests, such as the Salt March.

How did Mandela achieve his goals?

Using what methods? Give examples.

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

Gandhi fought for independence, freedom, and equality primarily in India, where he led the movement against British colonial rule. He also worked in South Africa earlier in his life, where he fought for the rights of the Indian community and against racial discrimination.

Where did Mandela fight for independence/freedom/equality?

Nelson Mandela fought for independence, freedom, and equality in South Africa, where he led the struggle against the apartheid system and worked towards establishing a democratic and racially equal society.

Who died as a result of their efforts?

Gandhi

What happened to him?

He was assassinated in India

What problem could he not solve?

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

What did the other man eventually become in his country?

President of South Africa

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

Both Mandela and Gandhi were trying to achieve freedom, equality, and justice for oppressed people. They both aimed to end racial and social discrimination and establish societies based on democratic principles and human rights. Additionally, both leaders advocated for nonviolent resistance to achieve their goals.

Did each achieve some of their goals?

Yes

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?

Both Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi used nonviolent resistance as a central strategy for change. They believed in peaceful protest, civil disobedience, and reconciliation for social and political transformation.

What (European) country had at least initial involvement in both places?

The United Kingdom was significantly involved in South Africa and India. In South Africa, the British Empire played a significant role in colonization and the establishment of apartheid-like policies. In India, British colonial rule lasted for 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. Mahatma Gandhi also spent time in jail in South Africa and India due to his civil disobedience campaigns against British rule.