Mahatma Ghandi created the Indian congress party, using peaceful methods of protest and demonstrations called pacifism. He did things such as hunger strikes, to prove his point and gain respect from people. He was a strong believer that Muslims and Hindus could live peacefully amongst one another without the use of violence. Jawaharlal Hehru declared independence for India on January 26th, 1930. Through his hunger strikes, he was able to draw attention to their independence with the rest of the world. Ghandi protested against the British tax on salt, and walked from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi Gujarat to obtain salt. By doing this he gained a lot of respect from many people who became his followers, as well as gaining a lot of support from the media. This event goes down in history as one of the most memorable movements across India and the world. Unforunately, Ghandi was assassinated which was a stepping stone to Nehru becoming Prime Minister.

Only one country had attained the right to vote in 1900, and by 1975 129 counties were allowed to vote. Although they had attained this right, there were still things that were un fair such as in education and pay. A big change in the 1960's was when women were exposed to, and given the choice to take birth control. This gave them the opportunity to chose weather they wanted, or did not want a family at a certain time. This gave them control, something that they did not have a lot of. This resulted in women being able to work the same hours as men, however they were not receiving the same pay. This was known and the pink collar syndrome. To end discrimination against women, the National organization for women was created and in 1973 a law created against abortion. The advancements made for African Americans was that they were freed from slavery in the 1860's, but there was not complete equality. After the desecration of schools, public housing buses and air terminals came soon after. JFK was unfortunately assassinated before the civil rights bill was passed, however Johnson was able to pass it allowing the government to stop funding any discriminatory programs.