2. The British officials recommended __________, and the establishment of a central government along with provincial governments that would have sweeping authority.

3. On what day of the fast, was an agreement reached which Gandhi approved?

4. How did the country feel about Gandhi living and conditions being improved for the Harijans?

5. Gandhi wrote a book on what while in jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened on August 15, 1947?

2. Describe Gandhi's personal life.

3. Why could Gandhi not convert to Christianity?

4. What happened when the agreement was signed?

5. Why was the twenty-second of every month important to Gandhi?

6. How did Gandhi act when he was once again put into jail?

7. What did the author, Louis Fischer, learn about Gandhi during their time together?

8. How was Gandhi affected when WWII broke out?

9. How did Gandhi feels about the first agreement? What happened after he gave his response regarding this agreement?

10. What took place in August of 1946?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gandhi's funeral is attended by a million people.

Part 1) How do these people react to Gandhi's death? Why do they react this way? Why might this be surprising?

Part 2) How has Gandhi become such an influential man? How has he affected these one million people?

Part 3) Who in our own culture is influential? Why are they influential? How do they compare to Gandhi?

Essay Topic 2

The Rowlett Acts of 1919 continue unfair conditions for Indians.

Part 1) Describe the Rowlett Acts of 1919. How does Gandhi respond to these acts? What are the consequences of his actions?

Part 2) Describe similar actions in the U.S. to similar unfair laws. Are the outcomes similar? Why or why not? Is Gandhi's strategy successful? Why or why not?

Part 3) How are these strategies used by Gandhi and other leaders seen in our world today? How is our world affected by the acts of Gandhi and others?