Explanation:

2. The leaders of Congress in the FIRST twenty years of its formation were termed as moderate. They proposed to STRUGGLE against the British in a non- violent manner. They wanted to develop public awareness about the unjust nature of British rule. They published many articles in the newspapers and journals highlighting about the increasing poverty of the country under the British rule. They criticised British rule in their SPEECHES and sent representatives to different parts of the country to mobilise public support. They felt that the British had respect for the ideals of freedom and justice and so WOULD accept the just demands of Indians. Therefore, their main aim was to express these demands and make the government aware of the feelings of Indians.

3. the Rowlatt Act, in 1919 was PASSED through the Imperial Legislative Council inspire of a Opposition of the Indian members . Gandhiji decided to try to oppose it with Satyagraha. ... it was the first country wide agitation by Gandhiji. it marked the foundation of non cooperation movement .