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

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He led India to independence from Britain.
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He inspired other leaders to be non-violent.
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He showed true leadership by risking jail for his beliefs.
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He overthrew the British government in battle.
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If the United States was to be partitioned in the same way India was, the partition would be based on

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economic classes.
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religious groupings.
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social castes.
D
occupational divisions.
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The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition by the British was a result of

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too many people trying to relocate at one time.
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a citizen-led protest of the partitioning.
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the Muslim-Hindu riots and violence.
D
not enough land being given to Muslims.
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During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to

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refuse to vote in elections.
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purchase only British goods.
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pay their taxes on time.
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boycott Gandhi’s protests.
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Why did Gandhi encourage Indians to weave their own cloth?

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To weaken British economic control by boycotting British textiles.
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To modernize India's textile industry.
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To increase India’s ability to export goods.
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Gandhi wanted to increase national pride.
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One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s first duties as India’s Prime Minister was to

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end fighting between Muslims and Hindus.
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relocate the post-partition refugees.
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improve living standards for Indians.
D
establish a state religion in India.
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Why was the Salt March a turning point in India’s struggle for independence?

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The British finally caved to Gandhi’s protest strategies.
B
A foreign journalist gave the story an international audience.
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Gandhi was jailed for his role, which put a stop to the quest for independence.
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The press refused to cover the story, so no one came to India’s aid.
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Which action best represents Gandhi's use of nonviolent protest to challenge British rule in India?

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marching to the sea to make salt in protest of British law
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leading a violent uprising against British soldiers
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secretly overthrowing British officials through a revolt
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encouraging Indians to join the British army

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