Important historical figures.

1. Mahatma Gandhi
Alejandro Verduzco
Oscar de Vega
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2. Born in October 2nd 1869 in
Western India, raised in a Hindu
merchant family.

3. He spent 21 years in South
Africa, where he developed his
political views, ethics, and
leadership skills.

4. In South Africa, Gandhi faced the
discrimination directed at all
colored people.

5. Gandhi was an important leader of
the Indian independence
movement in the British-ruled
India.

6. Using non-violent methods,
Gandhi led India to independence
and inspired movements of civil
rights across the world.

7. He was imprisoned for many
years in many occasions, in both
South Africa and India.

8. Eventually, in August 1947,
Britain granted
independence.

9. Indians describe Gandhi as the
father of the nation, his birthday
is known world-wide as the
International Day of
Nonviolence.

10. In the past, people had fought for
their independence and rights,
but Gandhi did what others could
not, he wanted to obtain India’s
freedom by using non-violent
methods, and he was successful.