India & Gandhi Unit 10 – Ms. Doyle
Day 3: Page 3:Gandhi WARM UP Do you know who these people are? Do you know what they stood for? How did they achieve their goals? Agenda: India & Gandhi Notes “Quit India” speech History Maker Homework: Vocab continue working on
Who are these men? What do you know about each one? 3 1 2
CASTE SYSTEM Indian people were divided into social classes in what was called the Caste System.
INEQUALITY The Indian Caste System was based on the belief that not all people are created equal.
PERMANENT… A person could not change their place in the Caste System. They remained the Caste that they were born into for their entire life.
CASTE SYSTEM Brahmin (Priests) Warriors and Rulers Common People The Indian Caste System was divided into four categories: Priests (Brahmin), Warriors and Rulers, Common people, Unskilled laborers and servants. Brahmin (Priests) Warriors and Rulers Common People Laborers and servants
Brahmin (Priests) Warriors and Rulers Common People Laborers and servants THE DIRTY WORK… The untouchables were a group considered to be below the Caste, and were forced to do the "dirty" jobs that nobody else wanted. Untouchables
Day 3: Page 3: Gandhi British imperialism in India caused Indians to revolt against British rule Rebellions began after WWI (1919) During WWI, Indians served in the war for Britain In 1920 Gandhi emerged and fought against discrimination laws in South Africa and in India
Day 3: Page 3: Gandhi Gandhi’s theories reflected Hindu traditions and Indian influences Believed in civil disobedience Influenced by Western Democracy and Nationalism Fought hard for all Indians, including women and the untouchables Gandhi launched a series of nonviolent actions like boycotts
Day 3: Page 3: Gandhi Boycotts = refusing to buy British goods Britain had a monopoly (when one person or business has complete control over a product) on salt
Gandhi launched a 240 mile long walk (SALT MARCH) to take a stand against British salt monopoly. The march began with 78 followers and by the time Gandhi reached the sea, he had thousands of followers.
Create a history maker in your notes and complete on Gandhi
Day 3: Page 3: Gandhi http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=_SakitCoNY c As you hear Gandhi’s “Quit India” speech, read along and answer the questions.