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What is Civil Disobedience?
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A form of non-violent protest where you refuse to obey unjust laws
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Why does Civil Disobedience work?
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1. It makes the opposition look bad.
2. You gain supporters 3. You show to a large audience how unjust a law is. |
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What methods did the Indian National Congress use to show their disaproval of racist laws?
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1. General Strike
2. They took action (terrorist actions) 3. Boycott |
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What was the British response to the Indian National Congress' action?
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1. Put people in jail
2. Amristar Massacre |
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If the British were to leave India, what would be some problems the Indians would face?
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1. Religious problems between Hindus and Muslims
2. Creating a strong government and military |
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Methods of Decolonization
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1. Civil Disobedience = non-violent non-cooperation (strikes, protests, boycotts)
2. Rebellion = fighting against imperialists 3. Work with imperialist system = cooperate with imperialists. |
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Decolonization
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Countries that gain their independence from their imperial rulers.
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