Ghandi grade 4 Flashcards
When did he come to South Africa and what did he do?
He came to SA in 1893 and came to work as a lawyer.
Where and when was Mahatma Gandi born?
He was born in India in 1869
How long did he live in SA for?
He lived there for 22 years.
Who ruled SA at that time?
Britain
Where black and colored people allowed to vote or stay in the same areas as whites?
No they were not.
What were the rules on the trains in those days?
Whites were only allowed in first class, Indians and Black people had to travel on crowded uncomfortable 3rd class.
What made Gandhi organize a protest with the Indian community?
He was pushed off a train for Travelling in the white only carriage. The protest was against the unjust racial laws.
What did Gandhi always tell the people who were protesting to do?
He said they should always protest peacefully and never become violent, because then they would be behaving just like the oppressor.
Why was Ghandi arrested?
For leading protested and marches
When did Gandi go back to India?
1915
What did Ghandi do when he went back to Indian?
He lived and worked with poor farmers
What happened in 1930
The laws in India were unjust, Ghandi led a march to make salt.
What did the police do to the marchers?
They tried to stop them and even beat them.
What did Ghandi do when the police tried to stop the marches?
Ghandi did not fight back. He was peaceful
What did Ghandi do for people?
He made them feel proud of themselves and their culture
