He started out as a young lawyer, eager to make a difference in India. But after struggling to find a job, he finally obtained a one-year contract in South Africa. Upon arriving, Gandhi noticed the racial discrimination and inequality the black people of South Africa faced. In an attempt to end discrimination, Gandhi formed the Natal Indian Congress in 1894. After devoting his life to prayer, Gandhi became involved in fighting for India’s independence from Britain. During the Amritsar Massacre in 1919, many non-violent protesters were killed by members of the British military. This sparked outrage in India and inspired Gandhi to become a leader in the many non-violent protests that eventually led to India’s independence from Britain in
He started out as a young lawyer, eager to make a difference in India. But after struggling to find a job, he finally obtained a one-year contract in South Africa. Upon arriving, Gandhi noticed the racial discrimination and inequality the black people of South Africa faced. In an attempt to end discrimination, Gandhi formed the Natal Indian Congress in 1894. After devoting his life to prayer, Gandhi became involved in fighting for India’s independence from Britain. During the Amritsar Massacre in 1919, many non-violent protesters were killed by members of the British military. This sparked outrage in India and inspired Gandhi to become a leader in the many non-violent protests that eventually led to India’s independence from Britain in