Burmese resentment was strong and was vented in violent riots that paralysed Yangon (Rangoon) on occasion all the way until the 1930s. Some of the discontent was caused by a disrespect for Burmese culture and traditions such as the British refusal to remove shoes when they entered pagodas. Buddhist monks became the vanguards of the independence movement. U Wisara, an activist monk, died in prison after a 166-day hunger strike to protest against a rule that forbade him from wearing his Buddhist robes while imprisoned. COUNT 5
QSN1 have the Burmese people ever shown any reservations about the ruling government bodies? ANS1 Burmese resentment was strong and was vented in violent riots that paralysed Yangon (Rangoon) on occasion all the way until the 1930s. QSN2 What were some of problems experienced with the colonialism of Burma by the British? ANS2 Some of the discontent was caused by a disrespect for Burmese culture and traditions QSN3 How long was U Wisara on a strike were he refused subsistence ? ANS3 166-day hunger strike QSN4 Was U Wisara able to survive  the protest? ANS4 died in prison after a 166-day hunger strike QSN5 Why was U Wisara involved in a resistance movement of such extremes ? ANS5 to protest against a rule that forbade him from wearing his Buddhist robes while imprisoned.