USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Gandhi’s system of Satyagraha was based on nonviolence, non co-operation, truth and honesty. Gandhi used non violence in India’s freedom struggle as main weapon and India became independent from British rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Satyagraha were the answers to deal peacefully with a powerful opponent. His means of Satyagraha is a substitute for war and the concept of Non-co-operation is an alternative method to resolve a conflict. He showed a way in which people can live peacefully and work together on the basis of co-operation and harmony.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Salt March of 1930 is one of Gandhi’s best-known acts of peaceful resistance. Under colonial rule, the British taxed Indians for salt and declared that making or collecting salt was illegal. Since salt is necessary for survival, this issue affected each and every Indian.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gandhi took the religious principle of ahimsa (doing no harm) common to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism and turned it into a non-violent tool for mass action. He used it to fight not only colonial rule but social evils such as racial discrimination and untouchability as well.