1.) What was the main impact of the Amritsar massacre on the Indian independence movement?
B- It convinced many Indians that they needed full independence
2.) What was an example of Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent protest?
C- the boycott of British goods
3.) What did the Salt March symbolize?
C- Indian protest against British oppression
4.) Other than independence, what else did Gandhi want for Indians?
A- equal rights for all castes
5.) Why did Gandhi become such an influential leader in the Indian independence government?
A- his emphasis on equality had widespread appeal
6.) What was a weakness of the Indian national congress' initial campaign for full independence?
A- the INC was mostly made up of middle-class people with no real following
7.) Why did the Salt March embarrass Britain?
B-the world learned about the brutal beatings of peaceful protesters
8.) What was life like under the Rowlatt Acts?
C- any Indian urging to disobey the government could be arrested
9.) Which reforms did Gandhi initially promote when he joined the National Congress?
A- reforms aimed at having rights for Indian workers
10. How does the meaning of the word Mahatma explain Gandhi's role in protesting British rule of India?
C- it means "great soul" which describes his unifying leadership