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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Indian Congress vowed to do what?

2. Did Jinnah and his followers recognize the new government?

3. Why did Gandhi not eat until the next day?

4. Gandhi had discussions about what with the jailed and jailer alike?

5. Gandhi was comfortable in London and wore what everywhere?

Short Essay Questions

1. Did Gandhi win India's freedom? How was he treated when he returned home?

2. How did Gandhi deal with the violence he saw and heard about?

3. What took place in March of 1946?

4. Describe Gandhi's ashram.

5. What did Gandhi think about Christianity and other religions?

6. What took place in August of 1946?

7. Against what did Gandhi remain steadfast? Did others stand strong with him? Why or why not?

8. What positive action took place while Gandhi fasted?

9. What happened that led to violence and arrests on August 9th?

10. What happened when the agreement was signed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gandhi leads civil disobedience on March 11.

Part 1) Describe this civil disobedience. Why does it take place?

Part 2) What is the outcome of this civil disobedience? How does it affect India? What does this act reveal about the Indian people?

Part 3) How are the Indian people still challenged for their freedom? Why?

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?

Essay Topic 3

Gandhi wins the support of the liberals.

Part 1) How does he go about doing this? How is this beneficial?

Part 2) Why is he able to win support form the liberals but not others?

Part 3) What issues in the United States might you compare this to? Explain the outcomes of these issues and how they compare to the issues with which Gandhi deals.

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