Mahatma Gandhi

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This paper takes a look at the life of Gandhi and his non-violence policy. It examines the twenty years he spent in South African as well as his participation in the Salt March. It shows how his attitude influenced millions of people caught in seemingly unbearable situations. The writer describes the historical setting of British rule in most places where Gandhi tried to get involved.

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"In 1915, India was a country in the throes of turmoil. Millions upon millions of Indians were under the thumb of British rule, where literally 1,000 Britons in civil service positions dominated over the Indians and lived luxurious lives. The people of India were close to starving.

"British traders were permitted to export huge quantities of food for sale at high profits elsewhere. It has been calculated that the British took out of India nearly half the country's net revenue."

"India supplied all the raw material necessary for Great Britain's industrial needs, in particular, cash crops such as jute, cotton, and iron ore. Cottage industries throughout India were destroyed when the people of the country were forced to accept British goods."

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