Hind Swaraj

Gandhi mentions several things Britain has exported to India that he believes have negative effects. List three of these and explain briefly why Gandhi dislikes them.

Would you be willing to risk your life in an act of civil disobedience for a cause you believe to be vital? Explain why or why not.

A gang moves into your neighborhood and forces the small businesses there to pay them protection money. Describe one way you and your neighbors might peacefully persuade the gang to leave your streets alone.

Can passive resistance always resolve conflicts with ruling authorities, or are there times when people must resort to violence? Defend your conclusion.

Gandhi mentions several virtues that make passive resistance powerful. Name two of these and explain how they strengthen nonviolent tactics.

Are lawyers bad, as Gandhi insists, or can they do useful work? Provide examples for your answer.

Your government persists in committing an injustice; after peaceful demonstrations, the government relents and promises reforms. Some years later, nothing has improved. What peaceful action might you take next to convince the government to do as it promised? 

Given the great advances in medicine during the past hundred years, would Gandhi today still disapprove of doctors? Give examples in support of your viewpoint.