Effects of British Imperialism in India

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MLK, Jr. & Gandhi were famous for their use of this technique of getting their messages across: Town Hall Meetings, Sit-Ins, Fasting, Non-Violent Resistance

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Non-Violent Resistance

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What was the name of Gandhi's famous "March" for Indian Freedom called?

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The Salt March

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Which of the following was a Social Darwinist argument in favor of imperialism? Options: Western nations needed outlets for their growing populations, Westerners thought they had a duty to bring civilization to inferior races, Increased trade would benefit all peoples, Colonies would bring wealth and prestige to the home country

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Westerners thought they had a duty to bring civilization to inferior races

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Social Darwinism was used as proof of: Superiority of Europe, Evolution of animals, Importance of region, Need for learning about cultures

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Superiority of Europe

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What is social darwinism?

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Survival of the fittest in society, The idea that some races are better than others, The idea that you need to "civilize" other cultures.

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What was Mahatma Gandhi's plan of civil disobedience?

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people should refuse to obey a law they felt was unfair, but be peaceful.

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What was Gandhi's plan of dealing with British Laws? Options: Disarmament of British Weapons, Riots and Strikes, Solve problems using peaceful ways, None of the above

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Solve problems using peaceful ways

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One way Gandhi asked the people of India to fight peacefully was to __________ British products.

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refuse to buy or use

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What year did India get its independence from Great Britain?

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1947

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The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi's actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to

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draw attention to critical issues