Question

One reason that protestors may have chosen nonviolent methods

was to ensure that they would not be attacked.
retaliate against racists by force.
win the attention of Gandhi.
generate support among the public.

Answer 1

The correct answer is generate support among the public.

It wasn't a very good method of retaliation but it was a great method of standing up for your beliefs. It showed that the people are good and peaceful and only want their rights. If they had been violent, the public would've looked at them as savages who loot and break things.