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.

Discuss the impact of nonviolent resistance during the Prague Spring in 1968.

What connections can be made between nonviolent movements in different countries during the 20th century?

How did the ideas of nonviolence evolve throughout the 20th century?

What lessons can be learned from the successes and failures of nonviolent movements?