POL 1201 Lecture Notes - Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Hind Swaraj Or Indian Home Rule, Bhagavad Gita
30 Sep 2013
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17-18th c. -- an indian empire arises over smaller kingdoms. European trading companies establish relationships, eventually leading to british colonization under the british east india company. This leads to industrialization and expansion of commerce favoring the interest of britain and a wealthy class of indians. Born in british ruled india, his father was a local politician. Studied law in england, and began to study teachings of non-violence. The sermon on the mount of the christian bible. Goes to s. africa working as a lawyer, and emerges as leader of anti-discrimination efforts among indians there. After wwi, begins organizing non-violent protests of british policies. After british troops shot protesters (the amritsar massacre), gandhi became firmly committed to independence. 1920s-40s - gandhi organized large-scale campaigns of non-cooperation, often facing prison: writes a declaration of independence. Leads his most famous protest, the salt march, across india and out to the sea, inspiring much further civil disobedience.
