Objective: Describe and analyze the protest in India that led to self-rule, including Gandhi’s Salt march, and “civil disobedience.”

Chapter 12.3 India Seeks Self-Rule I. Calls for Independence A. Amritsar Massacre – a turning point for many Indians B. After serving in WWI the Indians were promised greater self-gov. C. Indian Nat’l Congress party – pressed for self-rule after Amritsar D. 1920’s a new leader emerged – Mohandas Gandhi He united Indians across class lines

E. Gandhi spent 20 years in South Africa a. He fought laws that discriminated against Indians b.In 1914 he returned to India II.The Power of Nonviolence A. Gandhi inspired Indians of all religious and ethnic backgrounds B. The nonviolent protests caught the attention of the British Gov. and the world.

C. Gandhi’s Ideas a. Theories embraced Hindu traditions b. He preached nonviolence and respect for life c. His philosophy reflected both Christian (western) and Indian teachings d. He believed in Thoreau’s idea of “civil disobedience” (refusal to obey unjust laws) e. He was influenced by western ideas of democracy and nationalism

D. Gandhi Sets an Example a. He launched a series of nonviolent actions in the 1920s and 1930s. 1. called for Indians to boycott b. He worked to restore pride in Indian products E. Gandhi Takes a Stand: the Salt March a. Takes a stand against the British salt monopoly b. Natural salt was available at the sea c. British insisted the Indians buy salt from the monopoly

F. Breaking the Law a Gandhi and 78 followers marched 240-miles to the sea b. By the time they reached the sea the people numbered in the thousands c. Gandhi walked into the sea and picked up a lump of salt 1. He was soon arrested 2. Tens of thousands of Indians were arrested

G. Steps toward Freedom a. Newspapers around the world criticized Britain’s harsh reaction H. Looking Ahead a new world war explodes b. Indians were angered by Britain bringing them into a war w/o consulting them first. c. They launched a campaign of noncooperation d. Millions of Indians did help Britain during the war e. Indian gained its independence in 1945

General Classes answer the following questions Why did Indians call for independence after WWI? What methods did Indians under Gandhi use to resist British rule? What did the Salt March symbolize?

Honors Classes Create two cause and effect charts. Include one illustration for each chart. One for the Salt March One for Civil Disobedience I