Nationalism and Independence in Vietnam and India

Which of the following sentences BEST shows that nationalism was present in Vietnam?

• Guerrilla warfare was the method chosen by Ho Chi Minh against France.

• Throughout many years of foreign occupation, the Vietnamese fought for self-rule.

• South Vietnam relied on the assistance of the United States in resisting communism.

• Vietnam fought a civil war between the communist North and the non-communist South.

Through civil disobedience, what did Mahatma Gandhi believe about the Indian independence movement?

• It could intimidate the British government into giving up control of India.

• It could seize control of the resources on which the British relied.

• It could gain the support of the upper class in India.

• It could force change without resorting to violence.

Use the information to answer the question. Based on the information, “peaceful pressure” refers to what?

• Gandhi’s legal work in South Africa.

• Gandhi’s imprisonment for treason.

• Gandhi’s nonviolent protests and civil disobedience.

• Gandhi’s status as one of the greatest leaders of the 1900s.

How does the political cartoon illustrate the lasting impact of Gandhi’s beliefs?

• Gandhi and Dr. King’s beliefs in nonviolent protest did not stop their assassinations.

• Gandhi’s beliefs in nonviolent protest influenced others and lasted long after his death.

• Gandhi and Dr. King’s beliefs in nonviolent protest did not stop them from being arrested.

• Gandhi’s beliefs in nonviolent protest led him to become one of the greatest leaders of the 1900s.

What conclusion can be drawn based on the political cartoon?

• Gandhi’s speeches led to a socialist revolution that threatened British colonial rule in India.

• Gandhi's arrest by the British caused the Indian people to give up their fight for independence.

• Gandhi’s sacrifices and commitment of non-violent protest inspired the Indian independence movement.

• Gandhi’s treatment by colonial authorities inspired the Indian people to violently revolt against the British.

What is nationalism?

• the feeling of distrust and malice towards one's country or nation

• the feeling of loyalty and devotion to one's country or nation

• the act of protesting peacefully for change

• the act of protesting using violence and force