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Nationalism in India
Explain four points about Gandhiji’s idea of ‘satyagraha’.
Gandhiji’s ideas of satyagraha were-
(i) Satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and need to search for truth.
(ii) It suggested that if the cause was true, if the struggle was against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor.
(iii) Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a satyagrahi could win the battle through non-violence. This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.
(iv) Gandhiji also believed that people had to be persuaded, instead of being forced, to see the truth through non-violence.
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What is meant by the idea of satyagraha?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre
The Simon Commission
Compare the images of Bharat Mata in this chapter with the image of Germania in Chapter 1.
List all the different social groups which joined the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921. Then choose any three and write about their hopes and struggles to show why they joined the movement.
Discuss the Salt March to make clear why it was an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism.
Imagine you are a women participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement. Explain what the experience meant to your life.
Why did political leaders differ sharply over the question of separate electorates?
When was the Indian National Congress formed?
Where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?
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