Question

Under what circumstances did Gandhiji start the Civil Disobedience movement?(5 pts easy)

Answer 1

The circumstances under which Gandhiji started the Civil Disobedience movement were :

• Civil disobedience movement was launched by Gandhiji to oppose all-white Simon Commission
• East India Company sent Lord Irwin to withdraw this movement as the British were losing support from Indians
• The demand for Dominion Status for India in the Nehru Report not accepted by the British
• Lord Irwin's promise of granting Dominion Status neglected
• Failure of Gandhi-Irwin Pact and 2nd Round table
• Worldwide economic depression

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