Hi, I'm a college student who's tasked with writing an argumentative essay on a topic of my choosing. I was thinking of arguing that nonviolent forms of colonial resistance aren't as effective as violent forms. Of course, I am no historian, and that's why I wanted to ask this sub for advice. From my perspective, it just seems like the British wouldn't be very moved to liberate the crown jewel of their empire just because of nonviolent resistance alone. I am Bengali-American myself, so this topic hits pretty close to home for me, but I am severely lacking in historical knowledge. Thank you for any input.
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