HIS 112
Gandhi Paper

 

 

 

 

 

On 30 January 1948, a Hindu extremist assassinated Gandhi while he was enjoying his nightly walk at Birla House in New Delhi. His memorial (or Samādhi), the Rāj Ghāt, is located on the spot of his cremation on 31 January. It is a simple, black marble monument with an eternal flame at one end, located near the Yamuna River in Delhi. The epigraph reads "Hē Ram" (or "Hē Rama"), often loosely translated as "Oh God," which are believed to be Gandhi's last words. Photo credit Tiger Palace.

Raj Gat

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Read Mohandas Gandhi's Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments With Truth (in its entirety)

Answer the following question in a one-page paper.

Citing specific evidence from Gandhi's Autobiography (not from the textbook), what were some of the main characteristics of Gandhi's views on non-violence and why did he choose non-violence to achieve his goals?

Before proceeding, you might wish to read the short notes, review the study questions and watch my short video on Gandhi and the historical importance of his autobiography.

Your paper must follow this format.

Please take a moment to review Charlie's History Writing Center(See the tutorial on the one-page paper and the paper examples.) for specific information on the writing requirements for the assignments in the course. There is also a good example of a one-page paper available that will show you how to structure your paper. Please check this short explanation of what it means to cite historical evidence.

Your assignment should be submitted on Canvas.