Gandhi
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
- Born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi; 2 October 1869
- A devout Hindu, practiced satyagraha or "truth and firmness"
- A leader for Indian independence and world peace
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PRE 1930...
- Lived in South Africa; passive resistant movement started
- Started to build political power in India
- Followers start calling him Mahatma
- Used methods of fast to carry out protests
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Peaceful Power
- As power was attained he never became greedy
- Always used for good
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POST 1930...
- Gains more political and peace inspired followers in India
- Launches new civil disobedience campaign against salt
- Begins to fast as protest; followers cause change
- In 1934, he resigns from politics
- Britain grants India independence in 1947
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Legacy left
- Shot to death in Delhi, India; 30 January 1948
- Massive influence in world politics
- An activist for Indian independence
- The worldwide symbol for peace
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