Ghandi

B1. Why did Gandhi go to live to South Africa?
Because he had a contract of a year working for an Indian company, in Natal, South Africa.
B2. What did he think of the treatment of Indian people there? What did he do as a result of his experiences?
He thought that the treatment they received was unfair and racist, and specially due to a personal situation where he was taken out of a train for being Indian, he started to question the situation of the Indian people in the world, and also his position and what he could do. So he spent years defending the people there, and there rights.
B3. According to Gandhi, what is the most effective form of protest?
He believed it was through pacifism and talking, and never using violence. That way, there couldn't be regrets to their protests, and their will would be stronger than ever.
B4. What does Mahatma mean?
It means "Spiritual Leader" and "Great Soul".
B5. Why did Gandhi think that Indians shouldn't fight for Britain in WWII?
Because he believed that it was not logical and against his ideals to fight for the freedom and rights of the British and Europeans ,when those didn't give them any rights or recognition. Until Britain didn't accept their rights, they wouldn't fight for Britain's rights.
B6. Why was Gandhi assassinated ?
He was murdered by Birla Bhavan, an Hindu practicant, though radical, that supported a party that blamed Gandhi to be responsible for the "weakness" of their new goverment, where he insisted that India had to pay Pakistan the money they had promised.
B7. Gandhi once said that "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind". What do you think that he meant with that? How did it influence his method of protest?
He meant that if for every attack, fight or violence sign, there was another answer based on the same, the world would end up with everyone fighting each other, and with everyone damaged. He implied that we could make the difference by using peace and not violence as a answer and response method, to show how we can be better. This was his main ideal while protesting, never damage or act violently. Always show how you are better by using peace and words, not fists and anger.
B8. Why did Gandhi go on the Salt March?
Because after many demonstrations against the British treatment, some Indians considered starting a war against the British, and Gandhi said that they should follow their peace path, and disobey the English laws that banned personal salt production by using their citizens rights to produce salt from the coast of the Indic Ocean.
B9. How did The Salt March inspire other Indians?
It showed them how they could protest and struggle without using violence, and it also showed the power that people could reach if they fought together, for the same cause. A lot of disciples followed Gandhi and his ideals.
B10. What was Satyagraha?
It was a term invented by Gandhi, and that was a reference to the power and effect of the truth.
B11. What happened at the Dharasana Salt Works? How did this affect international opinions about British rule in India?
The British violently attacked and assaulted thousands of Indians and protestors, and this made people see how Britain was behaving, and how Gandhi was right. This event pushed people to believe in Gandhi's words and ideals.
B12. What happened to Gandhi as a result of the Salt March?
He was sent to prison for 9 months, though his ideals and actions had a huge impact, and he even became a martyr for people, who all started to follow him and trust his words and power.