gandhi assignment 1 (timeline)

Birth of Gandhi

Oct 2, 1868

Gandhi was born and raised in a hindu caste family.

Gandhi's job at the Indian Law Firm

Apr 1, 1893

Gandhi started a job at an Indian Law firm in Durban, South Africa. At work, he learned about the treatment of Indian Immigrants. He did not agree with the racial discrimination.

Satyagraha

Sep 11, 1906

Gandhi started a non-violent protest for the first time named Satyagraha, "truth-force".

South African government conceded

Jan 1, 1914

After Gandhi was arrested many times for peaceful protest. The South African government conceded to many of Gandhis demands.

The Rowlatt Acts of 1919

Feb 1, 1919

The Rowlatt Act was passed by the British government to give themsleves greater power over the people of India

Amritsar Massacre

Apr 13, 1919

10,000 indians gathered in Amritsar (nw india) and Genera Dyer ordered troops to fire. This massacre lead to 379 troops that were killed and 1,100 wounded.

Gandhi Became Political Figure

Jan 26, 1920

Gandhi became a politcal figure within the India National Congress., NIC He lead nationwide campaigns for women rights, easing poverty, and self-rule.

Gandhi Arrested

Mar 10, 1922

Mahatma Gandhi was arrested and charged with sedition for leading a campaign of mass civil disobedience against the British. He was sentenced to six years in prison.

Salt March

Mar 12, 1930

The Salt March was protest against the British tax on salt. This was an act of civil disobedience led by Gandhi.

Round Table Conference

Jan 1, 1931

Gandhi attended the round table conference in London. Gandhi had initated the civil disobedience movement on behalf of the Indian National Congress.

"Quit India "Movement

Aug 8, 1942

Gandhi launched the "Quit India" movement. Gandhi and Nehru and other National India Congress officials were arrested by the British Government.

British Government Began Negotiations

Jan 1, 1945

The British Goverment began negotiations with Gandhi, Nehru, and Jinnah. This lead to the Mountbatten Plan of June 1947.

Indian Independence Act 1947

Jun 15, 1947

The United Kingdom passed the Indian Independence Act in 1947. This separated India and Pakistan into their own independent dominions.

Time Magazine cover

Jun 30, 1947

Gandhi was on cover of Time Magazine because India was granted independence by the British.

Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi

Jan 30, 1948

Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse, a hindu nationalist.