Which of the following statements best describes the British response to the Salt March?(1 point)

Responses

The British responded to the Salt March by only jailing those who committed acts of violence.
The British responded to the Salt March by only jailing those who committed acts of violence.

The British responded to the Salt March by maintaining full political and economic control in India.
The British responded to the Salt March by maintaining full political and economic control in India.

The British responded to the Salt March by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax.
The British responded to the Salt March by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax.

The British responded to the Salt March by refusing to jail those who participated in acts of civil disobedience.

1 answer

The best statement that describes the British response to the Salt March is:

The British responded to the Salt March by maintaining full political and economic control in India.

During and after the Salt March, the British authorities did arrest many participants as a means of quelling the protests, but they did not end the salt tax as a direct result of the March. Instead, they sought to maintain their control over India despite the growing movement for independence.