1. Warm Up # 32
What is “Satyagraha” and how might it be an effective way to persuade someone?

2. Essential Question
What conditions in India led to the people seeking independence from Britain?

3. India under British Rule
The British were becoming more and more harsh with the Indian people.
Indians were drafted into British Army for WWI and WWII.

4. Amritsar Massacre
British General orders troops to fire on unarmed protesters in Amritsar, India
379 unarmed Indians killed, 1137 injured
Gandhi order INC not to respond with violence

5. Readings
Amritsar Massacre in pairs.

6. Gandhi Returns to India
INC numbers grow under Gandhi’s leadership
Preached an end to Caste System and racial oppression
Drew both poor and rich
Stressed unity among Hindus and Muslims
Lead peaceful protests of government buildings

7. The Movement Gains Strength
1920’s and 30’s – The independence movement gains global support
Gandhi given the name Mahatma = Great Soul
Ascetic – simple, pure life
Seen as a Hindu holy man
Gains more fame when thrown in jail
Tolerates all religions
Lives with Untouchables

8. A Pinch of Salt Makes a Big Difference
1929 – Great Salt March
British taxed salt – effected all Indians
Gandhi and 50,000 walked to the Indian Ocean and made their own
Against the law
Protesters arrested, but jails could not hold them all

9. Talk about Soul Force
British would not repeal the tax, so Gandhi orders a general work stoppage
Without Indian workers and soldiers, the country came to a halt Gandhi arrested again
Gandhi imprisoned again, goes on a hunger strike
Gets global attention British look terrible!!!

10. India Boycotts Britain
Gandhi encourages a boycott of all British goods
Made own clothes
Spinning wheel becomes his symbol
Wants all to move to communal farms

11. Victory!!! Gandhi is a Global Hero
1931 – Gandhi is invited to London for negotiations
1935 – some British reforms are made
WWII begins
Gandhi encouraged Indians to be pacifist and refuse to fight
Thrown in jail (again)
British too distracted by the war to maintain control
1947 – British leave India
Gandhi killed- Assassinated by a Hindu who was upset by Gandhi's acceptance of Muslims

12. Snowball
Everyone take out a piece of paper and write down one Level 2 question.

13. Crash course: Peaceful Protest (if time)