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How were the Indians economically exploited by the British?
The Indians were exploited in many ways. The British put a tax on salt which is needed desprately in their climate.
Why did Britain make a law that forbid Indians from buying salt?
The British only wanted the Indians to buy salt from them which was heavily taxed. Of course most of the Indian population could not afford it and salt was a big necessity for Indians at the time, everyone mostly used it. Gandhi said, "Next to air and water, salt is perhaps the greatest necessity of life."
Why is the great salt March an example of both civil disobedience and passive resistance?
The Salt March was a way for the protesting Indians to peacefully protest against the British government instead of fighting them. They wanted to try and be the better people by not fighting.
Why did the british band the Indians from making their own salt?
The British wanted to levy taxes on everything to plunder the people of India most of whom were very poor in the days the British were ruling India. Salt was such an essential thing for cooking the meager food that the population could afford and the British wanted to tax even that and prevent the common man from producing salt. Remember also that it was taxation without representation. In a nutshell the British were greedy and sucked the last drop of blood from the Indian people. Starting in India as a trading company (for spices) they converted India as the most coveted jewel on an empire over which the sun wouldn't set. Alas, that empire also had its end. Some parallels may be drawn from what drove the Americans to dump tea in the Boston harbor in times past.
What was the purpose of dandi march?
During the colonial rule in India, the British government imposed heavy taxes on everything including the cheapest and most important item of Indian salt. It was illegal to make salt without authorization. Mahatma Gandhi encouraged Indians to break the Salt tax law in order to involve Indian masses, including the poor, to defy the oppressive law imposed by British government.
Did the Indians have salt?
Yes the Indians did have salt.
What was the significance of Gandhi making salt?
It was a direct form of rebellion since the British had specifically outlawed self production of salt.
How did Gandhi's act of civil disobedience affect the British?
Gandhi's act of civil disobedience, particularly the Salt March, increased international attention on the Indian independence movement and put pressure on the British government. It also led to greater unity among Indians and weakened British colonial authority in India. Ultimately, it contributed to India gaining independence from British rule.
Why did walk the salt march?
Because the Indians wanted to prove that they did not need the British to supply them with the resources they need for their country.
What campaign did gandhi lead?
Gandhi lead many campaigns against the British. All of them were non-violent. One of the campaigns was the Salt March. The british had complete monoply on Salt which ment that the Indians couldnt use their own salt. gandhi and some others made massive walk to the sea.
Was the salt march in 1930 successful?
I think it was, because Gandhi was released from jail, along with all the other Indians who were imprisoned. Also, the Salt Trade was allowed again, and the British were unnerved by the Indians not giving up or fighting back, showing satyagraha (showing the truth).
Why was the salt march successful?
The Salt March of 1930 produced scant progress toward dominion status or independence for India and did not win any major concessions from the British. However, the march had lasting importance was in changing the attitudes of Indians.
