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6 marksDecolonisation and Liberation

CAPE History Unit 2 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 7(a)

Based on Documents I, II, and III regarding Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi and the nationalist movement in India.

With reference to Document I, explain why Gandhi was held in high esteem “by everyone who [came] across him”. Include TWO reasons in your response.

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  1. 7(b)With reference to Document II, explain why the return of the medals was symbolic of Gandhi’s policy of non-cooperation, and give ONE reason why this policy was…[6 marks]
  2. 7(c)With reference to Document III, describe THREE ways in which Gandhi transformed the Congress and prevented its expected demise.[9 marks]
  3. 7(d)With reference to Documents I, II, and III, explain THREE ways in which Gandhi played a significant role in the movement for Indian independence.[9 marks]

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