India's Freedom Struggle and National Movements

Aug 7, 2024

Class 10th History - National Anthem in India

Meaning of National Anthem

  • Meaning of National: Love and patriotism towards your country.
  • How this feeling developed among people.

Impact of World War I

  • War started in 1914.
  • India as a colony under British Empire.
  • Inflation increased as a result of the war.
  • People faced difficulties.

Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha Movement

  • First Satyagraha in Champaran (Bihar) in 1917.
  • Raised the issues of farmers against British rule.
  • Second Satyagraha in Kheda in 1920.
  • Gandhi initiated a peaceful movement.

Details of Various Satyagraha Movements

  • 1917: Champaran Satyagraha (Indigo farming).
  • 1918: Kheda Satyagraha (Poor crops).
  • Gandhi undertook three major Satyagrahas.

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

  • Shooting by General Dyer in 1919.
  • Public anger and strikes started.
  • Gandhi felt the need to change the direction of the movement.

Hindu-Muslim Unity

  • Gandhi's effort to unite Hindus and Muslims.
  • Planned Non-Cooperation Movement with Muslim leaders in March 1919.

Non-Cooperation Movement

  • Gandhi advocated ending cooperation with British rule.
  • Congress supported the movement.
  • Boycott of government schools and colleges.
  • Promotion of wearing Khadi clothes.

Impact of Non-Cooperation Movement

  • Anger among farmers and tribal communities in rural areas.
  • Many other leaders also participated in the movement.
  • Gandhi withdrew the movement after the Chauri Chaura incident.

Civil Disobedience Movement

  • Movement to break the salt law.
  • Gandhi's Dandi March.
  • Widespread participation in the movement.

Difficulties in the Movement

  • British government started arresting protesters.
  • Gandhi also ended the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Gandhi-Irwin Pact

  • Agreement between Gandhi and Lord Irwin.
  • Promise to release political leaders under the pact.

Participation of Women and Dalits

  • Women played an important role in the movement.
  • Gandhi supported the rights of Dalits.

Participation of Muslim Community

  • Faced a lack of participation from the Muslim community.
  • Demand for separate electorates.

Sense of Collective Identity

  • Unity among all classes.
  • Connection to Indian culture and traditions.
  • Contributions from artists and leaders.

Conclusion

  • Various movements significantly contributed to the freedom struggle.
  • Ultimately, India achieved freedom through unity and a sense of collective identity.

These notes are based on the Class 10th history chapter "National Anthem in India".