Barbaric Acts Committed By Gandhi Dbq Essay

Thesis: The barbaric acts committed by the British allowed a belief of justice through non-violence which could attract anyone in which Gandhi’s passive resistance movement proved be successful. The belief of justice strengthened Gandhi’s followers by allowing them to disobey laws which were against their beliefs. In Document A which is titled Mohamdas Gandhi on Religion, the main points are two quotes that he has said. The two quotes refer to his views on his beliefs and what he believes the goal of religion to be. The first quote referring to Gandhi’s beliefs states, “My religion is based on truth and nonviolence. Truth is my God. Nonviolence is the means of realizing Him.”Document A:Mohamdas Gandhi on Religion . In this quote,he claims that his religion,or …show more content…
The truth, he is searching for is justice and by mentioning the word God, he is saying that justice is his end goal and what sets his parameters for right and wrong. This strengthened him and his followers because their goal would be to bring justice to the British through non-violence. Justice would be the reason why the protesters would continue to protest these laws. However, the only way they could get justice is through non-violence. In Document B, Gandhi states what to do when injustice occurs. Gandhi states that while violence could repeal the laws,it is not right and while one can disobey laws, as long as he or she is non-violent. Referring to the British laws,Gandhi states,” It is contrary to our manhood if we obey laws repugnant to our conscience.”Document B:Mohandas Gandhi on Passive Resistance. By saying, that he or she should not obey laws against his or her conscience,a belief one hold’s, one must disobey this unjust law. Based on Gandhi’s beliefs of justice, this allows his followers to not follow these laws because they are not the truth.