Gandhi Leads the Salt March
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Civil Disobedience, Nonviolence, Protests, Marches, Demonstrations, Rallies, Human Rights, Discrimination, Prejudice
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, Asian History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, India
- Date: 1930
Article abstract: Gandhi organized the Salt March in 1930 to protest British actions in India and to start a mass campaign of noncooperation.
Summary of Event
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was released from prison in 1924, having been incarcerated for nearly two years for his part in the illegal activities of the non-cooperation movement, which he started in 1920 in a successful attempt to arouse opposition to British rule. Gandhi (known as Mahatma, or “Great Soul”) retired from politics upon his release and returned to his ashram (commune) to...
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