Thesis Statement

Although there were numerous ways to gain independence from the British Raj, Gandhi's practice of civil disobedience, the power of ashima, his positive influences, his belief in women's rights, and the principles of satyagraha proved effective in South Asia's independence struggle.

Gandhi's Slideshow of Independence

Participants and Contributions

Ø      Camille Bergsrud: Brainstormed on the thesis, wrote an article with pictures and captions, created a timeline, and contributed definitions for glossary terms.

Ø      Garrett Christ: Wrote an article with pictures and captions, contributed definitions for glossary terms, and created glossary page.

Ø      Diana Harris: Brainstormed on the thesis, wrote an article with pictures and captions, and contributed definitions for glossary terms.

Ø      Mara Medellin: Brainstormed on thesis, wrote an article with pictures and captions, created a timeline, and contibuted definitions for glossary terms.

Ø      Rachel Stelter: The Webmaster, created the homepage, put together every other page, brainstormed on the thesis, wrote an article with pictures and captions, and contributed definitions for glossary terms. 

Date Published

April 6th, 2009