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Trace the events that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement. What were its outcomes?

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Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in March 1930. It was a response to the British exploitation and their unwillingness to give significant power in the hands of Indian people. Events leading to Civil Disobedience Movement: 1) Gandhi's manifesto which asked for 11 demands from Lord Irwin. 2) Purna Swaraj resolution at Lahore session of Congress in December 1929.

3Previously, Nehru report of 1928 had also set 'Dominion status' as the demand for India. However, the failure of Lord Irwin to give significant consideration to Gandhi's demand led to the Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi in Gujarat to make salt. Outcomes of Civil Disobedience Movement: 1) People where asked to not obey British rule, but without violence [Eg. Non-Payment of chowkidar tax] 2) Breaking of 'salt law' as a symbol to challenge British rule (3) Salt march on Tajore coast led by C. Rajagopalachari and on the Malabar coast under K. Kelappan. (4) Role of Rani Gaidinliu in Manipur. (5) The 'Red-Shirters' in the North western Front Province under Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. (6) Involvement of peasants, women, student in picketing foreign shops.

The widespread agitation led to Gandhi-Irwin Pact in 1931 which led to Gandhi attending Second Round Table conference in December 1931 in London.

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The widespread agitation led to Gandhi-Irwin Pact in 1931 which led to Gandhi attending Second Round Table conference in December 1931 in London.

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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

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Civil Disobedience Movement

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