010311 world gandhi 50m
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The document provides background information on Gandhi and India's independence movement through a series of sections: 1) It outlines Gandhi's use of nonviolence, civil disobedience, and boycotts to unite Hindus, Muslims, and castes against British rule in India. This included refusing to obey unjust laws and accepting punishment to demonstrate resistance. 2) Key events that escalated calls for independence are noted, including over 100,000 Indians dying fighting for Britain in WWI with no freedom given, and the 1919 Amritsar Massacre where British troops shot 400 peaceful Indian protesters. 3) The document prompts the reader to answer questions about how Gandhi freed India, his feelings towards Britain in
010311 world gandhi 50m
- 1. DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY 1) Write: Date: 01/03/11 , Topic: Gandhi 2) Next line, write Opener #1 and then: 1) Write 1 high + 1 low in last 24 hours 2) Rate your understanding of yesterday: lost < 1-5 > too easy (3 is perfect) 3) Respond to the Opener by writing at least 1 sentences about : Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND Summary of the clip OR/AND Announcements: None
- 2. Agenda 1) India Independence Essential Question 1) How did India gain its freedom?
- 3. Quiz (10 Points) Clear desk of everything except a writing tool When done, turn quiz face down. Circle just the dots. 4) Quiz # 1
- 4. Review 1) Indians in WWI : 1 mil fight, 100,000+ die, but no freedom given
- 5. 2) Amritsar Massacre (1919) :Peaceful crowd shot by UK army b/c public meetings illegal, 400 die. Escalated the call for independence .
- 6. 3) Indian Elites : Foreign educated, lead call for independence, little in common w. poor Indians
- 7. Journ #1a , Title Gandhi Read and then answer these questions : 1) How did Gandhi free India? 2) How did Gandhi die ? 3) In his famous 1942 Quit India Speech , what were Gandhis feelings about England? 4) In his famous 1947 Inter-Asian speech , what was Gandhis message to the world? 5) Looking over the quotes, which 2 quotes have the most meaning for you? Bonus Q X) Is there a Gandhi with in everyone? If not, why not, if so, how do we find it? 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
- 8. Notes #1a , Title: Gandhi Notes 1) Gandhi (1869-1948) : UK trained lawyer united diverse Indian groups in the fight for freedom a) Unity between Hindus and Muslims and unity between caste ( dalits )
- 9. b) Nonviolence (Ahimsa) : Dont respond w. force i) Love converts those who oppose you ii) Peace sways outsiders to your side iii) UK has more force, will win that strategy c) Civil Disobedience (Thoreau) : If a law is unjust, dont obey it, accept their punishment. i) Cant yet change the law, but can speak though disobeying ii) Shows you arent scared of their punishments iii) Jails cant hold everyone d) Boycotts : India key customer, hurt UK by refusing to buy their products (clothing)
- 10. Journ #1b , Title Video: India Independence 1) Copy Source Title: Gandhi 2) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion ( include their name at the end ). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
- 11. Workbook Check Homework: 1) Complete Podcast