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Gandhi was born.
Gandhi was born on October 2nd 1969 in India. -
Gandhi's mother died.
Gandhi's mother died in 1891 while Gandhi was finishing up Law School. He did not know at the time. -
Gandhi becomes a lawyer.
In June, 1891 Ghandi passed his bar exam and became a lawyer. -
The Indian National Congress is founded.
In 1894, Gandhi founded the Indian National Congress. -
Gandhi is beaten.
In 1897 Gandhi is beaten by a group of white settlers near Durban Harbor. -
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Asians ordered to carry identification cards.
In 1906 and act was put in place which ordered all Asians, including Indians, to carry an identification card with them at all times. -
Gandhi protested.
In August 1908 Gandhi and around 2000 followers burned their identification cards in protest. -
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Act abolished.
The Asian Population Registration Act was abolished in 1914. -
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An act was passed.
In 1919, Britian passed a bill that allowed the government o forcibly arrest people and hold them without trial if they are suspected of terrorism. -
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Gandhi encourages boycotts and protests.
In 1920, Gandhi encouraged more people to peacefully protest and to boycott British goods by making their own clothing. -
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Salt march.
In 1930, Britain passed a Salt Act, which placed a tax on salt. Because of this, Gandhi lead a group of many people to the ocean to get their own salt. -
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Independence is earned.
In 1946, India became an independent nation. -
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The countries split up.
In 1947, India and Pakistan split into two countries and there was widespread violence. -
Gandhi Fasts.
On January 12th, 1948, Gandhi began a fast in order to end fighting between India and Pakistan. This fast lasted for five days. -
Gandhi was killed.
Gandhi was assassinated on January 30th, 1948 by a member of a Hindu organization.
