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The Salt March was in protest of

A
Britain’s requirement that India could only purchase salt from government sources.
B
the stipulation that each Indian family could only buy a certain amount of salt each month.
C
the closing of major salt factories throughout India, depriving people of their livelihoods.
D
the decision by the British government to export all salt produced in India.
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Mohandas Gandhi's strategies for achieving Indian independence were unique. Which of the following best explains his method?

A
He promoted armed resistance alongside peaceful protests to challenge British rule.
B
He focused on negotiating with the British government rather than taking direct action.
C
He used civil disobedience and non-violent protests against the British rule.
D
He encouraged Indians to avoid all political activism and wait for British reforms.
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Which outcome best shows the scale of disruption caused by independence and partition?

A
more than 14 million people were forced to leave their homes during partition
B
India gained political control over its former British territories
C
religious tensions between groups ended before independence
D
economic conditions across the region improved soon after independence
4

If the United States was to be partitioned in the same way India was, the partition would be based on

A
economic classes.
B
religious groupings.
C
social castes.
D
occupational divisions.
5

During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to

A
refuse to vote in elections.
B
purchase only British goods.
C
pay their taxes on time.
D
boycott Gandhi’s protests.
6

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

A
He led India to independence from Britain.
B
He inspired other leaders to be non-violent.
C
He showed true leadership by risking jail for his beliefs.
D
He overthrew the British government in battle.
7

Why did Gandhi encourage Indians to weave their own cloth?

A
To weaken British economic control by boycotting British textiles.
B
To modernize India's textile industry.
C
To increase India’s ability to export goods.
D
Gandhi wanted to increase national pride.
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Which event occurred as a result of India’s partition in 1947?

A
Hindus relocated to Pakistan.
B
Nehru was assassinated.
C
Citizens began to riot.
D
Muslims and Hindus became more tolerant.
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One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s first duties as India’s Prime Minister was to

A
end fighting between Muslims and Hindus.
B
relocate the post-partition refugees.
C
improve living standards for Indians.
D
establish a state religion in India.
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Who made the following statement regarding the British partitioning of India?Those who demand separation would, in the end, suffer most for it . . .

A
Mahatma Gandhi
B
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C
Jawarharlal Nehru
D
Indira Gandhi

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