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Non- Cooperation Movement - Coggle Diagram
Non- Cooperation Movement
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in the wake of a series of events including the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Features of Movement
The movement was essentially a peaceful and non-violent protest against the British government in India.
Indians were asked to relinquish their titles and resign from nominated seats in the local bodies as a mark of protest.
People were asked to resign from their government jobs.
People were asked to withdraw their children from government-controlled or aided schools and colleges.
People were asked to boycott foreign goods and use only Indian-made goods.
People were asked to boycott the elections to the legislative councils.
People were asked not to serve in the British army.
It was also planned that if the above steps did not bring results, people would refuse to pay their taxes.
Causes of Movement:
Resentment at the British after the war
Economic hardships due to World War I
The Khilafat Movement
Movement was suspended as in Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh, a violent mob set fire to a police station killing 22 policemen during a clash between the police and protesters of the movement. Gandhiji called off the movement saying people were not ready for revolt against the government through ahimsa.
Significance:
Swaraj was not achieved in one year as Gandhiji had told.
However, it was a truly mass movement where lakhs of Indians participated in the open protest against the government through peaceful means.
It shook the British government who were stumped by the extent of the movement.
It saw participation from both Hindus and Muslims thereby showcasing communal harmony in the country.
This movement established the popularity of the Congress Party among the people.
As a result of this movement, people became conscious of their political rights. They were not afraid of the government.
Hordes of people thronged to jails willingly.
The Indian merchants and mill owners enjoyed good profits during this period as a result of the boycott of British goods. Khadi was promoted.
The import of sugar from Britain reduced considerably during this period.
This movement also established Gandhiji as a leader of the masses.