Indian Independence Full Lesson
Introduction: Sort the tiles to show the characteristics and desires of each group.
Gandhi and Hindus: Hindus and Muslims living together, Majority in India Jinnah and Muslims: Minority in india, seperate hindu and muslim states
Write a paragraph summarizing Gandhi's influence. How should he be remembered?
Gandhi fully believed in using nonviolent approaches when solving lifes problems. He protested against injustice and intolerance, and he was never afraid to do what he believed was right. He influenced many leaders, from MLK Jr. to Nelson Mandela. His legacy will continue to inspire many more to come.
Based on what you have learned, write a paragraph summarizing Gandhi's accomplishments.
Gandhi was one of the most important leaders in the struggle for Indian independence. He headed the Indian National Congress and organized others in civil disobedience to protest British rule. After World War II, his hard work paid off when India gained independence from British rule.
Explain how Muhammad Ali Jinnah's and Jawaharlal Nehru's perspectives on the proposed partition are different.
Gandhi's reaction to the Lahore Resolution was muted; he called it "baffling", but told his disciples that Muslims, in common with other people of India, had the right to self-determination. Leaders of the Congress were more vocal; Jawaharlal Nehru referred to Lahore as "Jinnah's fantastic proposals" while Chakravarti Rajagopalachari deemed Jinnah's views on partition "a sign of a diseased mentality".
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Based on what you have learned, write a short paragraph to serve as the introduction to Gandhi's obituary.
We are here today to remember the life of Mohandas Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement. An assassin cut Gandhi's life short, but we should best remember him not for his death, but for the way he chose to live.
Select the labels on the map that best answer these questions. This country became a Muslim majority nation after the partition of India. The Indian National Congress would probably be the most popular in this country.
a b
Which action ended the post-partition fighting between Hindus and Muslims?
a. Gandhi's protest hunger strike
How did Gandhi's actions impact the global world?
a. His nonviolent actions were inspirational in other nonaggressive movements around the world
Which statements are accurate descriptions of Gandhi's accomplishments? Check all that apply.
a. led the Indian National Congress, a political party b. practiced nonviolent, passive resistance to British rule d. organized the salt march during World War II
During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to
a. refuse to vote in elections
Why did the Salt March occur?
a. to protest an unfair British law
The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition by the British was a result of
a. too many people trying to relocate at one time
Why is Gandhi considered one of the most influential people of the twentieth century?
b. He inspired other leaders to be non-violent
Which statement best describes the influence of Gandhi's actions and accomplishments?
c. Gandhi is widely considered to be one of the most important leaders of the 1900s.
Which statement illustrates Jinnah's strongest argument for India's partition?
c. maintaining a single country would cause discontent between majority and minority groups.
civil disobedience
disobeying the law as an act of protest
One of Jawaharlal Nehru's first duties as Indias Prime Minister was to
improve living standards for indians
Introduction: Match each word on the left with its definition on the right.
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Passive
not active, dominant, or forceful
nonviolent protests
refusing violence in favor of peaceful methods to gain political goals
refugee
someone who goes to another country to escape danger
partition
the act of dividing something
