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“The Peaceful Fighter” Mahatma Gandhi

By: Eva Mondragon. “The Peaceful Fighter” Mahatma Gandhi. Why was Gandhi considered a leader?. Gandhi helped free India from British rule. He had a method of non violent resistance, which many preferred to follow.

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“The Peaceful Fighter” Mahatma Gandhi

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  1. By: Eva Mondragon “The Peaceful Fighter”Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Why was Gandhi considered a leader? • Gandhi helped free India from British rule. • He had a method of non violent resistance, which many preferred to follow. • Gandhi never gave up on his goal on freeing India which showed his determination.

  3. Who Followed Gandhi? • Gandhi was followed by both people from the Hindu and Muslim religion. • After his death many people kept following his beliefs of peace and equality.

  4. What distinguished Gandhi from other “Leaders” • Gandhi was against any type of violence • Instead of causing fear he showed others how to master it. • Didn’t start wars, he wanted to prevent them

  5. Gandhi’s Leadership Years • In 1915, after trips around Europe Gandhi returned to India to begin his fight for freedom. • Gandhi fought until his death in 1948. 33 Years!

  6. Did you Know? Gandhi’s real name was Mohandas K. Gandhi. Mahatma was a name given to him by his followers which means “Great Soul”. Till this day he is known as Mahatma Gandhi.

  7. What Made Gandhi Attractive to Others? • Positive Traits: • Peaceful • Fearless • Hopeful • Negative Traits • Very persistent which made him annoying to some

  8. Background • Gandhi was born on October 2,1869. • He was raised in the Hindu religion. • He was married at the age of 14 and had four children out of the marriage. • He studied law in London but when he tried to work in the field it didn’t work out for him.

  9. How his background affected him • His religion taught him about equality • He was guided by things he learned while studying law

  10. Gandhi’s Fall From Power • Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January30,1948 • He was shot three times when he attended his last daily prayer meeting. • Even after his death Gandhi continued to influence many with his example.

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  12. References: • http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/india/090203/analysis-the-man-who-killed-gandhi • http://www.leadership-with-you.com/gandhi-leadership.html • The World Book Encyclopedia World Book G-6 2010 World Book Inc.

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