1. “Effects of using nonviolence”
12/18/13
“Effects of using nonviolence”
Explain one way that nonviolence effects either:
the activist
the oppressor
outsiders who witness the event

2. 12/18/13 World History Agenda
What are the specifics of Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence? (class notes)
HW: None! 
Honors, ch. 3 – 7 by 1/6
Mohandas K. Gandhi

3. Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence
Gandhi’s approach to fighting political injustice was deeply religious
Blended ideas from all major religions
Also based on Henry David Thoreau’s “Essay on Civil Disobedience” (1849)
States that people have a right and obligation to disobey unjust laws

4. Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence
Satyagraha:
“soul-force” or “truth-force”
As opposed to using “body-force” (violence), Gandhi advocated the use of “soul-force”
Disobeying the law & accepting the penalty for it
Resistance through self-sacrifice
Ahimsa:
nonviolence & love towards all living things, including your enemies & oppressors
Swadeshi:
self-sufficiency; not relying on the British for anything

5. Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi?
Indians making their own salt.
Gandhi advocating for nonviolence against the British.
Gandhi refusing to pay tax on British salt, even if it means getting arrested or beaten up.
Gandhi burning a bonfire of British-made cloth, even if it means getting arrested or beaten up.
Gandhi saying Indians should love the British as human beings who make mistakes, just like everyone else.
Gandhi spinning his own clothes.

6. SWADESHI! Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi?
Indians making their own salt.
SWADESHI!

7. AHIMSA! Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi?
Gandhi advocating for nonviolence against the British
AHIMSA!

8. SATYAGRAHA! Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi?
Gandhi refusing to pay tax on British salt, even if it means getting arrested or beaten up.
SATYAGRAHA!

9. SATYAGRAHA! Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi?
Gandhi burning a bonfire of British-made cloth, even if it means getting arrested or beaten up.
SATYAGRAHA!

10. AHIMSA! Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi?
Gandhi saying Indians should love the British as human beings who make mistakes, just like everyone else.
AHIMSA!

11. SWADESHI! Satyagraha, ahimsa, or swadeshi?
Gandhi spinning his own clothes.
SWADESHI!