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Ellie Guinchard Sara Marie Burkhamer CMST 131 8 September 2014 A Dive into Gandhi’s World Person of interest Speech Specific Purpose: To educate and inform the audience on Mohandas Gandhi and the significance he had to the world. Introduction: I. Dsahdd II. Thesis: A true leader, an anti-war activist, and the leader of India’s independence movement, Mohandas Gandhi was a man of great significance. III. Connect: a. As we dive into Gandhi's world together I am going to cover key topics to better your understanding IV. Preview: a. First I’ll cover who he is as well as talk about his early life b. Next I’ll talk about his accomplishments and why he is significant c. And lastly I’ll inform you on how Gandhi has contributed to society and the lasting impact he withholds. Body: I. Main Point: a. On October 2nd, 1869, …show more content…

He preached non-violence to protest discrimination and taxation Transition: Gandhi’s high involvement in policy got him in trouble with the law. III. Main Point a. Gandhi was jailed for conspiracy after his civil disobedience campaign i. He carried out hanger strikes in protest to the treatment of Indians called the “untouchables” (poor class) which he renamed “the children of god” (History.com staff. (2010.). Mohandas Gandhi. History.com. Retrieved September 8, 2014, from http://www.history.com/topics/mahatma-gandhi) b. He raised awareness of the discrimination in India and captured the attention of thousands to follow in his footsteps. c. All of Gandhi’s movements were contributions to society. i. He was considered the beacon of hope for the oppressed and is to thank for India’s freedom today d. Gandhi’s life was cut short when he was shot by Nathuram Godse and killed on January 30th 1948 (History.com staff. (2010.). Mohandas Gandhi. History.com. Retrieved September 8, 2014, from http://www.history.com/topics/mahatma-gandhi) i. He still lives in the textbooks in our history classes as well as in the spirit of the Indian people

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