Gandhi's Civil Disobedience Movement

Question 1

When did Gandhi begin the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Answer 1

Gandhi began the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930.

Question 2

What was the purpose of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Answer 2

The purpose of the Civil Disobedience Movement was to protest against laws made by the British government.

Question 3

What did the Indian National Congress do in support of Gandhi during the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Answer 3

The Indian National Congress supported Gandhi during the Civil Disobedience Movement, as he led demonstrations that demanded lower land taxes, no salt tax, less spending on the armed forces, and other finance and tax changes.

Question 4

What was one of the protests in the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Answer 4

One of the protests was a march to Dandi, in Gujarat, to collect salt from sea water.

Question 5

Why did they collect salt from sea water?

Answer 5

People had collected salt from the sea, for many years, until the British made it illegal, and put a tax on salt. Collecting salt therefore was a form of protest.

Question 6

What was the result of the Civil Disobedience Movement during the protest against salt tax?

Answer 6

Many people at the demonstration were arrested, including Gandhi.