Gandhi was born in India in 1869. As a young boy, he stood up to his teacher by refusing to cheat on a spelling test, showing courage. He also took the blame for a crime committed by a friend. Gandhi continued to show courage throughout his life by making new friends in a new school, caring for his family while studying, and continuing his work advocating for Indians in South Africa despite facing attacks from white people. He led many non-violent protests and was eventually elected to high-level political positions in India, showing that he had become a widely respected leader through his courageous advocacy efforts.