Important Places
This former British Colony gained independence in 1947.
What is India?
The territory Nunavut was created for the Inuit People of Canada on this day.
What is April 1st 1999?
The fact or state of being independent.
This Indian citizen led many protests and eventually was one of the main forces for India to gain Independence.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This East Asian state is currently fighting for independence from China.
What is Hong Kong?
For over two decades India fought for independence and on this day they finally gained it.
What is August 15, 1947?
These crimes are targeted primarily to civilians but also to peacekeepers and humanitarians.
What is a Crime Against Humanity?
This Canadian politician founded the Provence of Manitoba and fought for Métis rights in Canada.
Who is Louis Riel?
This country gained its independence and creation the same day when the British were dividing up India.
What is Pakistan?
On this date Tibet was annexed by China and lost their independence.
May 23, 1951
An action carried out during a period of war that violates international rules of war.
What is a War Crime?
This Vietnamese communist founded the Viet Minh independence movement.
Who is Ho Chi Minh?
This East Asian autonomous region in China lost its independence in 1951 and are currently trying to regain it.
What is Tibet?
The Kingdom of Yugoslavia finally broke apart into separate countries on this date.
What is June 25th 1991?
A person who has to leave their own country to seek safety because of war, natural disasters, or persecution.
What is a Refugee?
This former leader of Tibet had to flee the country after China annexed their land.
Who is Dalai Lama?
This country won its independence in 1975 after French control in the 1940's and a war of their own in the 1960's.
What is Vietnam?
After almost two decades of struggle Kosovo finally gained their independence from Serbia on this date.
What is February 17, 2008?
A vote to determine public opinion on an important issue.
What is Plebiscite?
This Cambodian dictator was a major roadblock for Cambodian independence in the last 1970's and is responsible for the genocide of over 1 million Cambodians.
Who is Pol Pot?