Question 2. Describe the reaction of the British to the Civil disobedience movement.
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Ans 2:
Reaction of the British to the civil disobedience movement:
a. The Civil Disobedience Movement led by M K Gandhi, in the year 1930 was an important milestone in the history of Indian Nationalism. The movement led to famous salt march by Gandhi along with his 78 followers from Sabarmati ashram to Dandi.
b. This movement aimed at peacefully defying laws without resorting to violence. People from all sections of Indian society participated
c. For the first time women in large numbers left the comfort of their homes and joined the movement. The people could successfully defy British laws. There were large-scale boycotts of schools, colleges and offices.People stopped paying taxes
d. The colonial government in retaliation tried to suppress the movement.
e. People faced the batons and bullets of the police .
f. Many Congress leaders were arrested. Abdul Gaffar khan was arrested, which led to massive protest and procession. The British retaliated in a brutal manner, killing thousands Mahatma Gandhi was also arrested.
g. Later , Gandhi called off the movement due to Sholapur incident, and entered into Gandhi Irwin Pact which was signed on March 5, 1931.
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Ans 2:
Reaction of the British to the civil disobedience movement:
a. The Civil Disobedience Movement led by M K Gandhi, in the year 1930 was an important milestone in the history of Indian Nationalism. The movement led to famous salt march by Gandhi along with his 78 followers from Sabarmati ashram to Dandi.
b. This movement aimed at peacefully defying laws without resorting to violence. People from all sections of Indian society participated
c. For the first time women in large numbers left the comfort of their homes and joined the movement. The people could successfully defy British laws. There were large-scale boycotts of schools, colleges and offices.People stopped paying taxes
d. The colonial government in retaliation tried to suppress the movement.
e. People faced the batons and bullets of the police .
f. Many Congress leaders were arrested. Abdul Gaffar khan was arrested, which led to massive protest and procession. The British retaliated in a brutal manner, killing thousands Mahatma Gandhi was also arrested.
g. Later , Gandhi called off the movement due to Sholapur incident, and entered into Gandhi Irwin Pact which was signed on March 5, 1931.
Regards