1. India & Gandhi
Unit 10 – Ms. Doyle

2. 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

3. Who are these men? What do you know about each one?3 1 2

4. CASTE SYSTEM
Indian people were divided into social classes in what was called the Caste System.

5. INEQUALITY
The Indian Caste System was based on the belief that not all people are created equal.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. Create a history maker in your notes and complete on Gandhi

14. 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.