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The Birth of Gandhi
Event #1 - Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in the state of Gujarat in Western India and in the state of Porbandar. Gandhi's dad is Karamchand Gandhi, who was a political figure in Porbander and Gandhi's mother is Putlibai Gandhi. During the times of his birth, India was still under the control of British Empire rule, but the significant of this event was that Gandhi, as he ages, he will introduce peace to the people, he will lead India out of the British rule and onto freedom. (Clément 1) -
The Invention of the Light-Bulb
World Event #1 - Thomas Edison invents the light bulb on 1879 in the United States. This world event is important, because the invention of the light-bulb completely changed the world by the way they now can use light source. It also showed the United States' huge increase in technology and power, which influenced the world. (Industrialism and the Race for Empire) -
Gandhi's Early Traveling Life: London
Event #2 - Gandhi and his family were traveling to other countries for a better life. Gandhi and his family traveled to London and stayed there from 1888-1891. He was more into a meatless diet, he joined the London Vegetarian Society, and started to read sacred texts about religion around the world. Gandhi went to University of London, where he was educated. This shows an importance of Gandhi building up his understanding of the difficulties of British rule in India. (Mahatma Gandhi Biography) -
Gandhi in South Africa
Event #4 - On May 1893, Gandhi was ejected from a South African train. Gandhi had bought the first class ticket section, but a white man object Gandhi's presence in the first class section. Gandhi was told to go back to the first class section, but Gandhi refuses to. Gandhi gets kicked out of the train, which left him to question himself the problem. This event is important because it showed Gandhi final point where he was motivated to fight for equality and rights. (Mahatma Gandhi Timeline) -
Gandhi's Early Traveling Life: South Africa
Event #3 - On April 1893, Gandhi accepted a request from an Indian firm to go to South Africa to a position in an office. Gandhi travels there with his wife and his children and lives there for nearly twenty years. From there Gandhi began to understand people more in different societies and realize problems countries in the world had. In South Africa Gandhi studied more world religion, but this event timeline in South Africa was when he began to think about equality of people. (Mahatma Gandhi) -
Gasoline-Powered Auto
World Event #2 - On 1893, Henry Ford develops a gasoline-powered auto to show the people of America. This is an important event because this event was the one that led to more cars developed in the future and also how it benefited U.S.A in profit. Ir is also important, because it showed U.S.A quick increase in technology and power. (Industrialism and the Race for Empire) -
Trans-Siberian Railway
World Event #3 - On 1904, the Trans-Siberian Railway was completed. This is an important event, because it is the world's longest continuous rail line. It also connected Russia's and Europe's ports. It showed the world's ability to work together to make a better place. (Revolutions in Russia) -
Gandhi's developed Non-Violent Protest Philosophy of Satyagraha
Event #5 - On September 11, 1906, Gandhi introduces the Non-Violent Protest Philosophy of Satyagraha, Gandhi wanted to bring Indian and African civilians together in order to fight for their rights in South Africa, so they had to support the South African war effort. Gandhi himself had decided to participate in the war effort as a medical helper. This is an important event, because this shows Gandhi's growth for human rights, even if it requires their life, or time. (Mahatma Gandhi Timeline) -
World War 1
World Event #4 - On 1914, World War 1 begins at mostly European nations. This is an important event, because it marks as one of the most devastating and biggest wars of all time. It show nations all over the world's sand and ability in the war, this war also changed many parts of society and the future generations. (The World at War) -
Gandhi Returns to India
Event #6 - After about 20 years of living in South Africa, Gandhi returns to India in 1915 and people welcomed him as a hero. He then became the leader of the Indian nationalist movement campaigning for home rule. This is where he decided to bring equality and freedom to the people of India. Gandhi encourages his followers to practice a non-violent protest. This is an important event, because Gandhi had began to develop a step closer to freedom from the British Empire. (Mahatma Gandhi Biography) -
Gandhi Becomes a Dominant Figure
Event #7 - On 1920, Gandhi becomes a dominant political figure in India. Gandhi had the greatest influence during this time of India, greater than any other leaders. Gandhi had created organisations and a message. At this point the non-violence march has begun. Boycotts occurred in many institutions like legislatures, courts, offices, and schools, but many were arrested for protest. This event showed Gandhi's ability to create a strong and efficient protest with the right followers. (Nanda 4) -
The Birth of the USSR
World Event #5 - The USSR (Soviet Union) was created on 1922, which is Russia's new form of government and rule. It is an important event because it influenced other countries to become part of it with its ideas and ruling. It also impacted society and future generations, which followed its way of communism and laws. (The World at War) -
Gandhi Arrested and Imprisoned
Event #8 - On 1932, was held in prison, after the British had enough with his ways of trying to bring independence to India. During six days, people protest the British decision to keep apart the “untouchables”. After many protest and the public outcry, forced the British to finally bring freedom and rights of the people in India. This is important because it showed Gandhi's ability to battle through tough times and bring his people to freedom even through tough times. (Mahatma Gandhi Biography) -
World War 2
World Event #6 - On 1945, U.S.A bombs Japan's cities in order to stop their war conflicts. This is an important event, because it marked the ending point of World War 2 and the conflict between U.S.A and Japan. It also proved an importance of its major effect on countries around the world and society itself that was affected and also how it impacts he future generations. (The World at War) -
Gandhi Achieves and Goes Onward
Event #9 - On 1947,Gandhi had achieved his final goals of bringing independence to India, which the Indian Independence Act was passed. Although India had gained its independence, Gandhi opposed Partition and hoped to help that independence Hindus and Muslims could achieve peace internally. Gandhi strongly urged the Muslims and Hindus to live peacefully together. This event showed Gandhi's passion to freedom of other societies other than India, Gandhi hoped to achieve any peace. (Mahatma Gandhi) -
Gandhi Dies as a Hero
Event #10- On January 30, 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse, who was a right-wing advocate of Hindu nationalism, Godse didn't like the idea of the peace between India and Muslims, after Gandhi's tragic death, Godse and others were taken to prison and alter executed. This event is important because it marked Gandhi's death, which was a tragedy to the world, but Gandhi has done what he had to do that brought peace to India and inspiration to the rest of the world . (Quinn 205)
