Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa
Phase of Passive Resistance or Satyagraha (1906–1914)
1
The second phase of Gandhi’s struggle in South Africa began in
1906
.
2
This phase was characterized by
Passive Resistance
and
Civil Disobedience
.
3
Gandhi called this method of struggle
Satyagraha
.
4
In
1906
,
the South African government made it compulsory for Indians to carry
Registration Certificates
with fingerprints.
5
Under Gandhi’s leadership, Indians refused to obey this discriminatory law, marking the beginning of
Satyagraha
(Passive Resistance).
6
Gandhi formed the
Passive Resistance Association
to lead the movement against the law.
7
Many Indians, including Gandhi, were jailed for refusing to register and carry the certificates.
8
In protest, Indians publicly burned their
Registration Certificates
.
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The movement ended with a
Compromise Settlement
between the government and the Indian community.
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1
In which year did the second phase of Gandhi's struggle in South Africa begin?
2
The second phase of Gandhi's struggle in South Africa was characterized by ______.
3
What name did Gandhi give to his method of struggle in South Africa?
4
In 1906, the South African government made it compulsory for Indians to carry ______.
5
The Registration Certificates introduced in 1906 contained ______.
6
How did Indians respond to the Registration Certificate law under Gandhi's leadership?
7
The refusal to obey the Registration Certificate law marked the beginning of ______.
8
Which organization did Gandhi form to lead the movement against the Registration Certificate law?
9
Why were Gandhi and many Indians jailed in South Africa?
10
As a form of protest, Indians publicly burned their ______.
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