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The Birth of Mohandas Gandhi
Mohandas Gandhi was born on October 2nd in 1869, in Porbandar Kathiawar India. His parents were Karamchana and Putlibia Gandhi. His father worked as the chief minister in Porbandar, along with other Indian states. His mother was a very actively religious person and would fast regularly.
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British Colombia becomes part of Canada
In 1866 British Colombia became part of Canada. British Columbia decided to join the confederation. The decision of this although it doesn't directly affect the US today. It did greatly impact Canada, today British Colombia is a Canadian province that inhabits about 4.6 million people.
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Gandhi's wedding
Mohandas Gandhi got married at the very young age of 14. He was married to a 14-year-old girl named Kasturbai through an arranged marriage. Although he was married early in life, he later expressed his views and hatred towards arranged marriages. “Mohandas Gandhi.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 4 Aug. 17ADAD, www.biography.com/. ( Mohandas Gandhi) -
Gandhi Studies Law in England.
From 1888-1891 Gandhi moved to England to study law, and to become a lawyer. He tried to fit in with the "proper European style" in England. Although he didn't necessarily fit in, he exceeded expectations with his exceptional academic abilities. Gandhi eventually completed his studies and became a lawyer. This would eventually help him in leading.
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Gandhi moves to South Africa
Gandhi moved to South Africa at the age of 24. After he had recently graduated law school he moved to South Africa. In South Africa, he made a great impact on the people who lived their and the place itself.He created the Natal Indian Congress, and also held protests. He did numerous things to create a more peaceful society for the lives of the South African people. “Gandhi in South Africa.” Gandhi in South Africa, gandhi.southafrica.net/.( Gandhi in South Africa) -
queen Victoria dies
Queen Victoria had been the queen of Great Britain and Ireland form 1837 until her death in 1901. During her time in office, she made great advances in culture, industry, science, and much more. She was the second longest serving monarch of Great Britain.She and her husband had 9 children together, but unfortunately, her husband later died. She too died later in life leaving her legacy of queen in Great Britain.“Queen Victoria. -
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Theodore Roosevelt becomes president
In 1901 Theodore Roosevelt becomes the 26th president of the US. He served for 8 years and was the youngest president to be in office.He was also awarded a noble peace prize and received a medal of honor. He strengthened the US army, and actively fought to better the country. Unfortunately, he later died in 1919 due to pulmonary embolism, a disease that clots the blood. -
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Gandhi returns to India
In 1915 after staying in South Africa for quite some time, Gandhi returned to India. His return to his home country created the history of India as we know it. During his time in India he organized numerous protests, and influenced a peaceful way of living. He initiated the salt march which later occurred in 1930, he also initiated a nationwide hartal (strike) in 1919. This is a key event in the history of Gandhi, without it none of these other events could have happened. -
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Revolution in Russia leads to Communism
On March 8th, 1917 a war broke out in Russia that led to a long period in history, where communism started. Communism is a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. This theory created a very long period of time were not only Russia but other countries adopted these values. -
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Gandhi initiates a nationwide strike
In the April of 1919, just 4 years after returning to India Gandhi initiates a nationwide strike. During this strike in order to protest the Rowlatt act, Gandhi and other Indians began to boycott businesses and fast. This act gave the government more power to act and decide on revolutionary activities. This resulted in the people having less rights, so therefore they started a strike. Although Gandhi ended up suspending the resistance, it still majorly effected the power of the people. -
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The British Imprison Gandhi
In 1922 the British imprisoned Mohandas Gandhi. The reason for his imprisonment was due to a protest that turned to violence. As the leader of the protest, the blame was put on Gandhi. He was then imprisoned by the British and held in prison. “Mohandas Gandhi.” FindingDulcinea, www.findingdulcinea.com/.
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The Salt March occurs
In 1930, 8 years after Gandhi's arrest he organized the salt march. To protest the British rule in India thousands of people acted and participated in the salt march. This resulted in 60,000 peoples arrest including Gandhi. Although many were arrested the salt march had a great impact, and India gained independence in 1947. “Mohandas Gandhi.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/.( Mohandas Gandhi) -
The Delhi Pact
On March 5, 1931, the Delhi pact was signed by Gandhi and Irwin to make an agreement. Due to the violence that had recently been going on between the two parties, The two parties had decided to put an end to it and come to an agreement. Irwin agreed to release all political prisoners, and Gandhi decided to suspend all civil disobedience.
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Adolf Hitler becomes the chancellor of Germany
On January 30th, 1932, Adolf Hitler became the chancellor of Germany, sparking one of the most terrifying events in history. Him becoming chancellor led to the Holocaust, where specifically jews but also many other religions, genders, and people were brutally murdered. He created concentration camps to keep his "victims" in, and most often he would kill them in gas chambers. This event is significant because without him becoming the chancellor the holocaust probably would not have happened. -
World war 2 begins
World war 2 started on September 1st, 1939 and ended September 2nd, 1945. The war was a global war, and on average 27,000 people were killed a day. This war had tragic affects all around the world. In the end, the outcome was an allied victory, not a single victory. Today the memories of the war still haunt many and still affects us.
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The Death of Mohandas Gandhi
Mohandas Gandhi was assassinated January 30th in 1948. He was 78 when he dies and had become weak from the multiple hunger strikes that he went through. On his way to a prayer meeting an angry Hindu extremest named Nathuram Godse shot Gandhi with a pistol 3 times, due to his anger about Gandhi's tolerance toward Muslims. He is today known as a great leader and example for his non violent lifestyle and simplistic way of living, and has made a great impact in the history of the world.
