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Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi

“Live as If you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948)

Historical Background

The year is 1920 and Africans are struggling to regain power from European countries.The colonizers are using the colonized for their own economical benefits. In 1920’s and 1930’s new leaders unique and proud of their heritage rise against

colonizers.Western-educated Africans begin to criticize the injustice of imperial rule.Amritsar massacre, 4/13/1919, was the turning point for many Indians which convincedIndia that they needed to govern themselves.During WW1 British government sent more than a million Indians to serve overseas. The British promised Indians greater self-government. But when fighting ended Britainonly proposed a few minor reforms.In the 1920’s Mohandas Gandhi emerges and unites all Indians across class lines.At the time Mohandas Gandhi begins to grow, India is trying to achieve it’s independence.

World History: The Modern WorldPrentice HallPg: 401- 404

Biographical Information

Gandhi Came from a middle-class Hindu family. He was born on 10/2/1869, in Porbandar in Gujarat. He was the youngest of 4 children He was very devoted to his religion and beliefs For his first years of school he attended a school in Rajkot and they were always all boys schools Gandhi was only 8 when his wife was chosen 5 years later he marries her At the age of 16 he is a father 1818 at age 19 Gandhi leaves wife and family to study law in Britain. In 1891 Gandhi passed an exam and became an official member of the British bar 2 days later he is sailing home 1893 leaves his family again, and travels to Durban, South Africa for an important job Because of an incident on a train he becomes a member of the Supreme Court in South Africa and is

more of a spokesman for non-whites. He was always arrested for defying British law and was always found in most strikes against British,

wearing a white cloth. Gandhi became convinced that if India helped Great Britain in her struggle against Germany in World

War I (1914-1918), they would be rewarded with self government. Most of his life he spent fighting for equality, peace, and happiness He also fasted to prove a point or as a nonviolent method for India’s independence

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Influence on the World

Most Important Indian Political and Spiritual Leader of the 20th century

His influence was so great his methods were later used by many political activists around the world

Although he was a man of his faith, he didn’t create any specific dogma for his followers

Mohandas Gandhi is considered the father of the Indian independence movement.

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Famous Speeches/Quotes

“You must be the change you wish to

see in the world.” - Gandhi(Change is something that starts

with you.)

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” - Gandhi(Revenge never helps.)

“It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.” - Gandhi(It’s always best to be true and honest rather than lie)

“Earth provides enough to satisfyevery man's need, but not everyman's greed” – Gandhi(Our resources are limited.)

“You can chain me, you can tortureme, you can even destroy this body,but you will never imprison my mind.”- Gandhi(He is and always will be free, mentally.)

“Men often become what they believethemselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning.”- Gandhi(You can do anything you set your mindto.)

Publications/Awards

The Peace Award Gandhi never received the Nobel Peace Prize, although he was

nominated five times between 1937 and 1948 Gandhi was also the runner-up to Albert Einstein as "Person of the

Century“ at the end of 1999

Photos

Gandhi was so determined to win India’s independence he would make his own clothing.

Gandhi leads his people with nonviolent methods.

After Gandhi succeedsIn winning India’s Independence, the nation splits in two.

Gandhi fights and stands up for his people and pushes for non violent solutions.

Work Cited

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