Non-violent resistance played a major role in India's struggle for independence. There were other people that used this but one person that sticks out in most people's minds is Gandhi. If Gandhi had used another form of fighting back, he probably would have been killed and wouldn't have been able to help lead India to independence.
Non-violent resistance is when people do not use violence to resist something such as the government. Instead of using violence, peaceful things are used such as talking and protests. Even if they are shot at or are being attacked, they will not fight back physi…