The Autonomous Government of Transvaal declared a policy that “required registration and fingerprinting of all Asians.” In response, Mohandas Gandhi led 10,000 Indian residents to protest against this. He instituted a popular policy of protest marches and civil disobedience.
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1907: Passive Resistance in the Transvaal
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