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In 1757 England began a conquest to rule India. Their dream was not totally complete, but they had ruled much of the country. There were many attempts to regain India’s independence but none were successful. But everything changed when Gandhi began his campaign. Mahatma Gandhi was born in India in 1869. His father was the Prime Minister of a small state called Kathiawar. When he finished school Gandhi left his home to go to England were he began his law studies. After his studies he began a law practice (that was unsuccessful). A few years later he left to go to South Africa to contest a case. While travelling on a train in 1st class he was kick of for begging inside the 1st class cabins when he was coloured. From this shock of racism he decided to stand up for himself and the people of India. This was the start of Gandhi’s campaign. He fought for a few years in South Africa for the rights of all, to become equals. This was a compete success, thanks to the press around world, England was put under great pressure to make this decision. Here is were we begin to see Gandhi’s greatest quality, his determination. As you see Gandhi ha