Question

Define the term 'Civil Disobedience Movement.' Describe the participation of rich and poor peasant communities in the 'Civil Disobedience Movement.'

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 against British government. This movement was about breaking all discriminatory rules of government. ... This infuriated poor peasants and they came in huge numbers to support Gandhiji and his followers.

Answer 2

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Civil disobedience, also called passive resistance, the refusal to obey the demands or commands of a government or occupying power, without resorting to violence or active measures of opposition; its usual purpose is to force concessions from the government or occupying power.

The rich peasants were greatly affected by the economic depression and fall in the prices of goods. he wanted a reduction inland revenue. Swaraj for them meant a reduction of taxes. So they participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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