Why? Because Gandhi was perhaps the most notable person of the 20th century to use non-violent protests, and possibly the best example of one. But maybe you don't know the story of Gandhi, in which case, I will tell it to you.
The important part of Gandhi's story starts when he was about to join a college for further study, however his eldest brother decided to send him to England to become a barrister.
He arrived in London in October, 1888. At first, he had to face numerous handicaps. He almost starved until he found a good vegetarian restaurant. He learned Latin and French, and finally passed his law examination. Now he was a barrister. Gandhi wanted to return home and tell his mother about his travels in London and how he had kept his vows not to eat meat and drink. But when Gandhi returned home home he found his mother had died only weeks before.
Here, in India, Gandhi started practice as a lawyer in Rajkot. After some time, an offer came to him to go to South Africa as a legal adviser to an Indian firm owned by a Muslim businessman there. Gandhiji accepted the offer and in May 1893, he went to Natal in South Africa. .
In South Africa, Indians were ill-treated and disgraced. They were called `Coolies'. Very soon Gandhi had his share of this experience. He was traveling in a train to Pretoria, in a first class compartment. On the way, a European passenger entered the compartment and found Gandhi sitting there. He complained to the station master: "Take this coolie out and put him in a lower class!- .
Gandhi raised an objection that he had a first class ticket, but nobody heard him. A policeman pushed him out with his bag and baggage. The train left. Gandhi spent the night shivering in cold, but he did not touch his luggage.
This incident changed the whole course of his life. He decided to fight all such injustices with the weapon of Truth. Later on, he named this weapon "Satyagraha."" (The story of Gandhi) .
Gandhi Gandhi was born in 1869 in the state of Gujarat in Western India. ... Gandhi worked towards Indian people getting equality in Southern Africa. ... Another thing Gandhi did was a day of prayer and fasting. ... Gandhi let a protest where many of the Indian people burned their passes. Gandhi was arrested then, there was a fight between the Indian men and the British police officers. ...
Contents Cover Page Contents Introduction Brief History On Gandhi Introduction This is a project on Gandhi for my Junior Certificate. ... Enjoy A Brief History Of Gandhi Mohandas K. Gandhi was born in 1869 to Hindu parents in the state of Gujarat in Western India. ... His grandfather Uttamchand Gandhi and father Karamchand Gandhi occupied the high office of the diwan (Chief Minister) of Porbandar. ... Gandhi fell instantly with the words He Rama' (Oh! ...
So in 1917, Gandhi went investigate the situation, but once there was cut short by the British commissioner who told Gandhi to call off his investigation and leave. ... The Government was unsure on what to do with Gandhi eventually arresting him. ... For Gandhi, this was the end, the Satyagraha was called off. ... After his release, Gandhi was making plans for his next Satyagraha. ... The march included Gandhi, and people that were highly trained in Satyagraha. ...
The film "Gandhi" by Ben Kingsley, clearly illustrates in ways that are quite compelling, Mahatma Gandhi's force of spirit to make this place a better world. ... The movie commences with Gandhi being a lawyer in South Africa. ... Later, Gandhi then traveled to Europe in order to consult India's freedom. ... However, soon after Gandhi was assassinated. ... In my opinion, the movie "Gandhi" was remarkable. ...
If one were to ask Gandhi he would agree with the latter. ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar India. ... Many Indians were arrested for noncooperation including Gandhi. ... There are some instances where Gandhi's philosophy may be useless. ... Gandhi has had on India and the rest of the world. ...
Gandhi left such a legacy in which he can be considered one of these chosen few. ... The man that Gandhi became was first formed in South Africa. ... Gandhi's religious beliefs during this time were of crucial importance. ... In a sense, Gandhi's life as a whole was a response to evil powers at be and suffrage. ... So Gandhi led his people to equality. ...
It does not mean a meek submission to the will of the evil-doer, but it means pitting one's whole soul against the will of the tyrant" Mohatma Gandhi "An eye for an eye makes everybody blind" summarizes Gandhi's view of violence. ... Gandhi did not believe in violence as a technique of achieving his goal of an independent India. ... Gandhi considered non-violent non cooperation as requireing more courage and dedication then violence. ... During a march on a salt plant organized by Gandhi, men stood in line to approach the guards. ... In non-violent non cooperation Gandh...
Mahatma Gandhi. ... Gandhi. ... From Gandhi's birth to his arrival in South Africa, Attenborough chose to not show any of these years leaving out Gandhi's entire childhood and schooling. ... The movie shows Gandhi's time spent in India very precisely. ... In 1948, Gandhi was assassinated on the way to evening prayer. ...
