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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

And Douglass eventually worked with Lincoln, but not before ruthlessly criticizing him and supporting the dump-lincoln movement

Gandhi refused repeated offers from the British, he absolutely did not just accept their offer as given.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    True, but the offers he did accept were not immediate independence for India. He knew when to take a good compromise and when to push for more. He continued to negotiate with the British while taking imperfect, but good deals.

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