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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.
what did the early nationalists wish to achieve
The Early Nationalists wanted certain political and economic reforms with the view to unify the people of India.

Question: did the group defend civil rights
Self-contained rewrite: did the early nationalists defend civil rights