Nationalism and Revolution Around the World Section 3: India Seeks Self- Rule

Calls for Independence After World War I, Britain promised Indians greater self-government. They received only minor reforms instead. After a massacre in the city of Amritsar, the Congress party in India called for full independence. Mohandas Gandhi brought Indians together to demand it.

The Power of Nonviolence Gandhi launched a series of nonviolent actions, including a boycott of British goods, and attracted much support. Gandhi chose to take a stand against the rule that Indians buy only British salt. He led a long march to the sea, where thousands of Indians harvested sea salt. Gandhi and others were jailed. Some marchers were beaten. Britain was forced to give limited power to Indians.

Looking Ahead Britain brought the Indians into World War II, and millions of Indians helped the British cause. India was granted independence after the war.