Similarities Between Toussaint L Ouverture And Mohandas Gandhi

Over time, there have been multiple historical figures who have inspired others and have changed the course of history and influenced people around the world for years to come. Two of the aforementioned people were Toussaint L’Ouverture and Mohandas Gandhi. Toussaint L’Ouverture was an important figure in the freedom of Haiti from European imperialism. Haiti was controlled by European Imperialists who had terrible conditions for slaves, heavily taxed and fined the natives, and treated them unfavorably. He connected Enlightment ideas and ideas from the French Revolution in his fight for independence from Haiti. As Document 4 says he announced a constitution in 1801 which he freed slaves, defeated the Napoleon forces, and inspired anti-colonial

The British disregarded the Indian culture in the Sepoy Rebellion and oppressed and heavily taxed the Indians. He led peaceful rebellions, known as civil disobedience to defy the British. In Document 7, we learn of the destruction of the Indian economy by the British. They heavily taxed the Indians, which heavily affected the poor. Goods were made in Britain and shipped to India, causing a high unemployment and low income for Indians. Manufacture in India was strictly forbidden. The British also heavily manipulated the currency and the exchange ratio, which drained millions from India. Document 8, written by Gandhi, explains to us how India can become free. He would organize large peaceful protests to defy British law and rule. He potentially sacrificed his own life for the good of others. He led a giant protest which consisted of marching near the ocean and picking up salt, due to the British banning of domestic salt, even though India had a surplus. He is considered a major individual in the independence movement for India. He also strived for peace between Muslims and Hindus. Document 9 tells us Gandhi’s impact on global history. His ideas of civil disobedience were used in areas like the Philippians, Eastern Europe, Ghana, and China. He legitimatized non-violence to bring social change to the region. Martin Luther King Jr. shared the ideas of Gandhi and helped bring freedom to