Why is gandhi considered one of the most influential people of the twentieth century? a) he led india to independence from britain. b)he inspired other leaders to be non-violent. c)he showed true leadership by risking jail for his beliefs. d)he overthrew the british government in battle.

The correct answer is b) he inspired other leaders to be non-violent.

Gandhi is considered one of the most influential people of the 20th century he inspired other leaders to be non-violent.

Gandhi led India to gain Independence from Great Britain. He used non-violent actions to apply pressure to the government and to impulse the movement of India’s independence. That was his most precious gift to the world. To show other leaders and nations that things could change with commitment, persistence, and non-violent actions. He taught the world that violence was not an option and that a peaceful movements could change regimes.

american troops were forced to withdraw following deadly bombings.

explanation:

superior technology and improved medical knowledge to foster imperialism. quinine enabled europeans

to survive tropical diseases and venture into the mosquito-infested interiors of africa and asia. the combination

of the steamboat and the telegraph enabled the western powers to increase their mobility and to quickly respond

to any situations that threatened their dominance. the rapid-fire machine gun also gave them a military advantage

and was in convincing africans and asians to accept western control. the following table summarizes the

causes of the new imperialism:

causes of new imperialism

economic military/political humanitarian/religious technological

need for markets need for military bases white man’s burden new medicine

raw materials national security spread of christianity new weapons

source of investments source of

pride—nationalism

social darwinism

(superiority of western

society)

transportation

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