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How Did Mahatma Gandhi, Daisy Bates Have A Fight In The Civil Rights?

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“In a gentle way, you can shake the world” stated Mahatma Gandhi-- a fierce activist who fought for basic human rights of the people of India. Gandhi, Daisy Bates, and Nelson Mandela were all leaders in the fight for equality. Mandela fought for rights of the African people while Bates fought in the Civil Rights movement in America. These three individuals used persistence, courage, and peace to defend the basic human rights of all people.
Daisy Bates was a civil rights activist who use her bravery and persistence to fight for basic human rights. For example, Bates and her husband received many threats “She received numerous death threats and she and her husband were forced to close The Arkansas Press” (Biography.com). Bates never let the threats get to her and she continued to fight for what she believed in. Because she never gave up, Bates received many awards “ She was named Woman of the Year by the National Council of Negro Women in 1957.” (Biography.com). Bates was proudly awarded the Women of the year. One of Bates’ greatest accomplishments was the integration of Little Rock’s Central High “Daisy proudly led these students to do this, which is a great accomplishment in provoking change in America” (Biography.com). Bates helped the nine integrating students without fear even when it got hard for her. Daisy Bates was a courageous fighter who persevered and fought for basic human rights.
Mahatma Gandhi was an inspirational and peaceful activist for Indian rights. Gandhi developed a peaceful and harmful way to fight for basic human rights “Gandhi developed his philosophy of “Satyagraha,” or resistance through non-violent civil disobedience to defend his rights and the rights of all Indians and non-whites.” (Gandhi’s Legacy). Gandhi encouraged many people to use more peaceful manners such as riots and fasting. Gandhi used his motivational skills to inspire people to stand up for their rights “He encouraged others to defend their rights in this manner, and to work together to end racial injustice in South Africa.” (Gandhi’s Legacy). Gandhi’s motivational skills and political skills were most important when it came to encouraging others to help fight back. These skills paid off and he was able to gather

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