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India is pictured here along with its surrounding countries.
Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India, which is in the west.
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Even at age seven Gandhi is aware of the numerous faults of the caste system. Even though he is a member of a higher class he knew that this is unfair. This is due to the fact that your role in life should be earned, not inherited.
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At age thirteen Gandhi marries Kasturbai Mkanji. Together they have four sons, Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, and Devadas.
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In September of 1888 Gandhi travels to London to study law. When he arrives he is full of ambition to make the world a safer place for everybody.
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After the successful completion of the bar exam in 1891, Gandhi returns to India to practice law. There he finds his niche in life, which is to help others less fortunate.
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In April of 1893 Gandhi moves his law practice to Durban, South Africa. There he protests with others for the right of South African citizens to vote. He later begins a campaign for satyagraba. This is using the power of truth and love instead of violence and destruction.
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Gandhi is pictured as an ambulance corp member. He decided to help people instead of hurt them during war time.
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In 1903 Gandhi continues to portray his message through words. He begins an influential journal named the Indian Opinion. Displayed here is the cover page of one of the issues.
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In 1919, an act of violence by Great Britain in India shocks the world. As a peaceful protest forms on the Sikh New Year, General Dyer orders his troops to open fire. Gandhi is shocked that soldiers would follow the orders to open fire on an obviously unarmed crowd. This leaves 400 dead and 11,000 wounded.
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This is one of the many popular photographs of Gandhi at a spinning wheel. The spinning wheel becomes a symbol of freedom throughout India. Instead of buying British made cloth they begin to spin their own and burn the existing British-made cloth that they own.
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This photograph depicts Gandhi holding a lump of "forbidden salt." This is due to the British law forbidding salt extraction from the ocean by the citizens of India. Gandhi's strength of character gave others the courage to defy the British authorities.
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This picture only displays a few of Gandhi's followers. He marched alongside his followers treating them as equals, when no one else would.
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Gandhi is showing his sense of humor and sincerity with many unemployed mill workers. These workers are unemployed due to the boycott of British-made cloth.
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The Second Round Table Conference. Gandhi appoints himself representative of the untouchables and the peasants.
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Gandhi walks alone to the Second Round Table Conference. This is a rare moment in his life because he is not surrounded by his followers.
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Gandhi on his way to an influential speech.
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Hindus and Moslems are acting violently instead of following Gandhi's way of life. The formation of Pakistan and the independence of India leave India's rivers red.
Great Lives, Gandhi - page 27 |
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Even in death Gandhi continues to influence his people. Gandhi's influence and memory will live forever in the hearts of the people.
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