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Abraham Lincoln takes office
Abraham Lincoln, similarly to Gandhi was opposed to inequality for those who looked different than, or believed different ideas, than the typical caucasisn european man. When he was elected, he had very little support from the south, who ran plantations with African American slaves. Lincoln fought for equal rights for all people and by the end of his presidency abolished slavery, making it illegal. (http://www.history.com) -
Abolishment of Slavery
The abolishment of slavery, also known as the Thirteenth Ammendment, was passed and made slavery illegal in the United States. The ammendment was signed by president Abraham Lincoln. Although it still didn't grant equal rights to African Americans, it was a major step in the process to gain them. (http://www.archives.gov) -
Gandhi was born
Mohandas Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, to parents Karamachand and Putlibai. He was born in Porbandar, a seacoast town in the Kathiwar Peninsula north of Bombay. Mohandas was born to a wealthy family, part of a merchant "caste". A caste is a way the indian people divided their social structure amoung each other. He was the youngest of four children to Karamachand Gandhi, the prime minister to the "raja" or monarch, of three small city states. (http://justlists.wordpress.com) -
Gandhi went to study law in England.
Gandhi as a child, had an ambition to study medicine, but this was considered defiling to his caste, therefore making his wish nothing more than a pipedream. Gandhi's
father made him begin to study law, a more suiting trade for his caste. In England Gandhi was exposed to racism against indians. (http://justlists.wordpress.com/) -
Adolf Hitler was born
Hitler was a very evil man who fought for the exact opposite causes as Gandhi. Hitler promoted/supported the discrimination of all people that didnt fall under the category of "Aryan Race", a term reffering generally to those who were caucasions with blue eyes and blonde hair (there were exceptions to this rule however). Hitler caused one of the biggest genicides and Holocaust known to man. (http://www.ushmm.org) -
Gandhi was thrown off a train in South Africa.
Gandhi boarded a train in Pietermaritzburg. He had purchased a first class ticket and rightfully sat in the first class compartment of the train. However, a European man threatend to summon railway officials and have Gandhi removed from the train unless he moved from first class, where people of color were not allowed. Gandhi did not obey and was pushed out of the train. From this experience, Gandhi was compelled to fight for the rights of the discriminated. (http://justlists.wordpress.com) -
Gandhi founds Natal Indian Congress
The Natal Indian Congress, or "NIC" was an organization founded to fight discrimination and racism against indians in South Africa. They often held recruitment drives to gain more followers, held daily meetings, and even had their own constitution by August of1894. The NIC later allianced with the African National Congress. This was one of the first steps toward the equality Gandhi was fighting for. (http://justlists.wordpress.com) -
Gandhi is beaten by a mob of white settlers.
After landing in the Durban Harbor of South Africa, Gandhi is attacked and beaten by a mob of white settlers. His life is saved though when the wife of the Durban Police Chief stands between Gandhi and his assailants. The government soon after arrests Gandhi's attackers because of the great amount of media attention that the crime was causing. Gandhi however, does not press charges and gains public admiration and support. (http://justlists.wordpress.com) -
Gandhi and 2000 others burn registration cards.
Gandhi and 2000 fellow indians in Johannesburg all burnt their registration cards or "passes" they were required to carry on them at all times. The cards identified them as indians and subjected them to discrimination, similar to the yellow star Jews were forced to wear around the time of WWII. The burning of the cards showed the indians defiance in accepting to be treated unfairly. (http://justlists.wordpress.com) -
Mexican Revolution
The mexican revolution was a call to arms in order to overthrow the current dictator Porfirio Díaz Mori. Díaz was a cruel leader that bullied and intimidated his citizens into following him, and also allowed many of their civil liberties to suffer under his rule. The mexicans no longer wanted to put up with Diaz so they rebelled. The revolution was a success, but it took time before they got a truly beneficial leader again. (http://www.pbs.org) -
Gandhi gets people to boycott British products.
Gandhi and other supporters fighting for equality begin intently boycotting British goods, especially clothing, Many people began making their own clothing in their rebellion against the British ideals. Gandhi and his campaign to gain equal rights was becoming stronger by the day and began effecting British income on many of their products. (http://justlists.wordpress.com) -
Womens Suffrage
Womans "Suffrage" or voting rights, was a major accomplishment for women being treated equally to men in the USA. Gaining voting rights required many speeches, lectures, marches, and acts of civil disobiedience. Women finally achieved this liberty with the ratification of the 19th ammendment, signed by president Woodrow Wilson. This was one of the crucial steps that led to women finally being treated equally with men not only in America, but all around the world. (http://www.archives.gov) -
Gandhi participates in the "Salt March".
The British counter Gandhi and his indian followers boycott by passing the "Salt Act", prohibiting indians from making their own salt and being punishable with up to three years of imprisonment. Despite the consequences, on March 12 Gandhi and followers held the "Salt March" in which they marched 200 miles on foot to Dandi to make their own salt. The march ended with many people, including Gandhi, begin imprisoned. (http://justlists.wordpress.com) -
World War II
World War II was a war that for the most part was started by the sinacle man himself, Adolf Hitler. Building an increasingly large army, he allied himself with Japan and Italy to fight against Britain, France, Russia, and the USA. During the time of the war the nazis became a strong force, harshly disciminating against mainly those of the jewish faith. jews were killed at concentration camps during this time, just because they held different beliefs than them. (http://www.historyonthenet.com) -
Gandhi is imprisoned.
Gandhi launched the "Quit India" campaign which declared Indian independence from British rule. As a result Gandhi is once again imprisoned, fighting for a cause he believes in. Even though Gandhi was in prison, people all over India still followed and shared his ideas, keeping the fight for Indian freedom alive. (http://justlists.wordpress.com) -
Gandhi dies
Gandhi died at the age of 78 when he was assassinated by a member of a Hindu organization who was angered by Gandhi's campaign for peace. Even in death though, Gandhi's ideas and practices lived on and inspired generations to fight for equality for all races. He showed people they needed to, "be the change you want to see in the world" - Gandhi. (http://justlists.wordpress.com)
