Non-Cooperation Movement Flashcards
When did Gandhi organize the Non-Cooperation Movement, and what was it?
In 1920, Gandhi began to organise a large-scale non-violent movement across India, called the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Why was the Non-Cooperation Movement launched?
The movement was launched to convince the Indian government under British rule to grant India Swaraj.
What is Swaraj?
The right to self-governance or self-rule.
What were the key elements of the Non-Cooperation Movement urged by Gandhi?
The Non-Cooperation Movement involved various forms of nonviolent protest encouraged and urged by Gandhi, including Indians to giving up their government and court jobs, boycotting government educational institutions, elections, and foreign goods; and to stop paying taxes.
What were some of the incidents of violence that occurred during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
One notable incident of violence during the Non-Cooperation Movement was the killing of police officers in the village of Chauri Chaura.
How did Gandhi respond to the violent incidents during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
In response to the violent incidents, particularly the Chauri Chaura incident, Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922.
What were the consequences of Gandhi’s decision to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Gandhi’s decision to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 led to his arrest by the British government and a temporary setback for the Indian independence movement.
