In 1587, a group of 115 settlers from England arrived at Roanoke Island, which is off the coast of North Carolina. The governor of the colony, John White, decided to return to England that year to replenish supplies. However, a major war broke out in Europe, and White's return to Roanoke was delayed by three whole years.
Satyagraha has several elements to make it work. Unlike passive resistance, it is a weapon of
the strong does not acknowledge violence.
Most important of all, Satyagraha admits to the truth. These are the elements that Gandhi believes
are necessary for it to succeed.
