Nonviolence and Peace Movements: Crash Course World History 228

The video explores the history and impact of nonviolent movements in the 20th century, highlighting key figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. It discusses the influence of Leo Tolstoy on Gandhi, the Salt March, and the global spread of nonviolent resistance. The video also covers nonviolent protests in Africa, Asia, and against the Nazis, as well as the Civil Rights Movement and Cold War protests. It concludes by emphasizing the lasting legacy of nonviolence in reducing violence and promoting peace.

What makes the 20th century unique in terms of peace movements?

• It was the first century without any wars.

• It was the century with the most violent conflicts.

• It saw a large number of peace and nonviolence movements worldwide.

• It was the century when the United Nations was formed.

Which book by Leo Tolstoy influenced Gandhi's ideas on nonviolence?

• War and Peace

• Anna Karenina

• Resurrection

• The Kingdom of God Is Within You

What was the main objective of Gandhi's Salt March?

• To establish a new political party

• To demand immediate independence for India

• To protest against the British tax on salt

• To promote the use of Indian-made goods

Which Vietnamese leader advocated for nonviolent resistance against imperialism?

• Ho Chi Minh

• Phan Chu Trinh

• Ngo Dinh Diem

• Vo Nguyen Giap

What was the outcome of the Rosenstrasse protest in Nazi Germany?

• The protest had no impact on Nazi policies.

• The protest led to the release of Jewish men.

• The protestors were arrested and imprisoned.

• The protest was violently suppressed.

Who was a key figure in teaching Martin Luther King Jr. about Gandhi's tactics?

• Bayard Rustin

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

What was the Prague Spring?

• A movement to join NATO

• A series of violent protests in Czechoslovakia

• A cultural festival in Prague

• A period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia

Which historian's work on nonviolent action influenced the Arab Spring protesters?

• Howard Zinn

• John Keegan

• Gene Sharp

• Eric Hobsbawm

What was a significant impact of nonviolent movements in the 20th century?

• They always resulted in immediate political change.

• They were only successful in the United States.

• They were primarily focused on economic issues.

• They contributed to the reduction of global violence.

What is a key takeaway about the 20th century from the video?

• It was the most violent century in history.

• It was dominated by technological stagnation.

• It saw a significant rise in nonviolent resistance.

• It was a century of economic decline.