Mahatma Gandhi initiated many movements; among these were Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India movement. Briefly discuss these three movements.

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The Non-Cooperation Movement was embarked on August 1, 1920, by Mahatma Gandhi as an opposition to the Rowlatt Act of 1919 and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919.

The purpose was to secure complete independence from the British. Gandhiji appealed to the people to boycott British goods and services and promoted the use of Khadi.

The Civil Disobedience Movement, popularly known as Salt March, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. It was launched to protest against the British salt monopoly.

The Quit India movement was launched in 1942. This movement demanded complete independence from British rule.

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Mahatma Gandhi initiated many movements; among these were Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India ​movement. Briefly discuss these three movements.

Mahatma Gandhi initiated many movements; among these were Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India movement. Briefly discuss these three movements.