HISTORY
MOVEMENT
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It became the leader of the masses in the nationalist struggle to win freedom from British rule
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Once again the control shifted from moderates to extremists
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From constitutional agitation it changed its method to passive resistance
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It became a more business like body with a Working Committee and Constitution
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Detailed explanation-1: -It drew participation from both Hindus and Muslims, demonstrating the country’s communal harmony. The Congress Party’s popularity among the people was established as a result of this movement. People became aware of their political rights as a result of this movement. They had no fear of the government.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many within the Congress were initially opposed to the idea of non-cooperation because they were reluctant to boycott the council election scheduled for November 1920. Because some leaders thought that they can fight for freedom by staying within the government and wanted Indians to have representation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Significance of Non-Cooperation Movement Swaraj was not achieved in one year as Gandhiji had told. However, it was a truly mass movement where lakhs of Indians participated in the open protest against the government through peaceful means. It shook the British government who were stumped by the extent of the movement.
Detailed explanation-4: -The effects of non-cooperation on the economic front were dramatic. Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops picketed, and foreign cloth burnt in huge bonfires. The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921 and 1922, its value dropping from Rs 102 crore to Rs 57 crore.