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Why did Gandhi encourage Indians to weave their own cloth?

To weaken British economic control by boycotting British textiles.

To modernize India's textile industry.

To increase India’s ability to export goods.

Gandhi wanted to increase national pride.

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Which outcome best shows the scale of disruption caused by independence and partition?

more than 14 million people were forced to leave their homes during partition

India gained political control over its former British territories

religious tensions between groups ended before independence

economic conditions across the region improved soon after independence

Why is Gandhi considered one of the most influential people of the twentieth century?

He led India to independence from Britain.

He inspired other leaders to be non-violent.

He showed true leadership by risking jail for his beliefs.

He overthrew the British government in battle.

Which event occurred as a result of India’s partition in 1947?

Hindus relocated to Pakistan.

Nehru was assassinated.

Citizens began to riot.

Muslims and Hindus became more tolerant.

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