Mahatma Gandhi Dbq

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“Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted.” This quote by A.Philip Randolph is brought to life by and applies greatly to Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian man who dedicated his life to obtaining his country's independence from British rule. He fought for his country’s freedom and in acquiring it, obtained justice. Ghandi used many methods to achieve this, including leading nonviolent protests, civil disobedience and negotiation with British authorities. This article provides evidence of the strong relationship between Randolph’s quote and Gandhi's actions

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Gandhi believed that he would not be granted freedom by the British authorities, instead, freedom would have to be won through collective efforts of the

This is true in relation to Gandhi. He suffered personally such as being imprisoned. Some followers paid the ultimate sacrifice for their devotion to their country’s independence and their allegiance to Gandhi. During one of Gandhi’s protests in Amritsar, British soldiers were ordered to open fire on the group of 20,000 in the crowd. More than 400 people were killed and over 1,000

Gandhi proved this through his efforts and struggles. He was a master of negotiation and used this skill to achieve independence. He believed that negotiation was an essential part of any conflict resolution strategy and that it could be used to reach mutually beneficial agreements between conflicting parties. One of Gandhi's most significant negotiations with the British was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931. This agreement was the result of several rounds of talks between Gandhi and the Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin. The pact provided for the release of political prisoners, the suspension of the salt tax, and the recognition of the Indian National Congress as a political organisation. Ghandi’s talks were not limited to formal meetings with British officials. He also used his influence to mobilise public opinion and pressure the British to make compromises. In addition to his negotiations with the British, Gandhi also negotiated with leaders of other political and religious groups in India. He believed that a united society was essential for the success of the independence movement and worked tirelessly to build coalitions with leaders from diverse