Question

Read the following excerpt from Gandhi’s “Quit India” speech of August 1942: There are people who have hatred in their hearts for the British. I have heard of people saying that they are disgusted with them. The common people's mind does not differentiate between a Britisher and the imperialist form of their government. To them, both are the same. . . . But [this] is a dangerous thing. You must remove it from your minds. This is a crucial hour. If we keep quiet and do not play our part, it will not be right . . . We must remove the hatred for the British from our hearts. At least, in my heart there is no such hatred. As a matter of fact, I am a greater friend of the British now than I ever was. Answer the following questions in one to two sentences each. What is Gandhi saying in this excerpt? Why do you think Gandhi wanted to be a “friend of the British”? How did this fit with his philosophies? Imagine you supported Indian independence in 1942. Would you agree with Gandhi’s words? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

Gandhi is recalled most for his peaceful battle against British dominion and as a fundamental figure in the battle against imperialism.

Explanation:

The investigation of Gandhi's development keeps on lighting up the early challenge to the thought of domain what's more, underlines how significant India's opportunity development was to hostile to pilgrim developments in Asia and Africa.

It additionally pays tribute to a momentous individual who, dissimilar to pioneers like Hitler and Stalin who perpetrated fear on mankind, offered plan to the universe of the twentieth century.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Gandhi meant that the Indian independence movement was a political uprising against British rule. It must not be mistaken for an ethnic or racial conflict against the British people as a whole.

2. Gandhi did not believe in violence and hostility. Therefore, he was able to appreciate the positive aspects of the British and become friends with them while sharply opposing their government.

3.I would agree with Gandhi’s views because I believe in nonviolence too. I also like his desire to establish a relationship with Britain after independence.