Which of the following statements best describes the British response to the salt march?
A. The British responded to the salt march by refusing to jail who participated in acts of civil disobedience
B. The British responded to the salt march by maintaining full political and economic control in India
C. The British responded to the salt march by only jailing those who committed acts of violence
D. The British responded to the salt march by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax
I chose C or D
Option D is the correct answer. The British responded to the salt march by jailing the protesters and ending the salt tax.
The correct answer is D. The British responded to the salt march by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax.
To determine the best answer, let's analyze each option and eliminate the incorrect ones.
A. The statement mentions that the British responded by refusing to jail those who participated in acts of civil disobedience. However, this response contradicts historical facts as many protesters, including Mahatma Gandhi, were indeed imprisoned during the Salt March. Therefore, option A is not the best answer.
B. This statement indicates that the British maintained full political and economic control in India as a response to the Salt March. While it is true that the British maintained control during this time, it does not directly address their response to the Salt March itself. Consequently, option B is not the best answer.
C. The statement suggests that the British only jailed those who committed acts of violence in response to the Salt March. However, this response also contradicts historical facts. The British arrested and jailed both peaceful protesters and those who engaged in violent acts during the march. Therefore, option C is not the best answer.
D. This choice states that the British responded to the Salt March by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax. This response aligns with historical records, as many protesters were indeed arrested and imprisoned. Moreover, the Salt March played a significant role in putting pressure on the British government and eventually leading to the end of the salt tax. Therefore, option D is the best answer.
In conclusion, the best answer is D. The British responded to the Salt March by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax.