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who believed in the british sense of justice
The Early Nationalists had faith in the sense of justice, fair play, honesty and integrity of the British.
what was the early nationalists' methodology
The Early Nationalists believed in patience and conciliation rather than confrontation, adopting orderly progress and constitutional means to realise their aims.
what were the early nationalists'  achievments
In spite of their role as the most progressive force of the time, the Early Nationalists received widespread criticism over their lack of success.

Question: what did the group wish to achieve
Self-contained rewrite: what did the early nationalists wish to achieve