Practice Dandi (3.3.1) - Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement Civil Disobedience and Beyond

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Lesson 3.3.1Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement Civil Disobedience and Beyond

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Question 1.
What was the Salt March?
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Think about what Gandhi aimed to change.
Question 2.
What does the term 'satyagraha' mean?
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Focus on the meaning of 'truth' in achieving goals.
3Question 3.
What was the focal point of Gandhi's protests during the Dandi March?
- Sugar regulations
- Salt laws
- Taxation on textiles
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What common household item did Gandhi choose to represent his protest?
4Question 4.
True or False: Gandhi encouraged violent protest during the Salt March.
- True
- False
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Remember Gandhi's philosophy about resistance.
Question 5.
Consider a modern protest. Analyze its strategies and compare them with those of the Salt March in terms of mobilization, impact, and philosophy.
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Look at how movements today engage technology for mobilization.
Question 6.
Writing from the perspective of a British official during the Salt March, draft a report reflecting on the implications of Gandhi's actions.
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Consider the perceived power dynamics between the British and Indian population.

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