decolonization
when did the majority of colonies gain independence
by the 1970s
what was the name given to the settlement that led to the creation of india and pakistan?
the partition
what country did the national liberation front (FLN) fight for
algeria
what were some peaceful methods used by activists to achieve independence?
strikes, civil disobedience, and negotiations.
what was the main goal of decolonization?
the main goal of decolonization was for colonies to gain independence from their colonizers.
how did the partition of india and pakistan contribute to the decolonization process?
the partition led to the creation of 2 independent nations
name one of the 3 countries that had a more peaceful liberation
ghana, morocco, tunisia
average life expectancy of sub-Saharan africa (1953)
under 40
what were some challenges that newly decolonized countries faced?
building infrastructure, establishing stable governance, and overcoming economic dependence
name one of the key events that marked the decolonization process post WWII
independence of India and Pakistan, the rise of communist forces in China, liberation movements in africa and southeast asia
what was the third nation to gain independence from southeast asia?
bangladesh
what is the term used to describe the new forms of imperialism that developed after decolonization?
neo-imperialism
how did the cold war influence the decolonization process?
shaping alliances, intervening in local conflicts, and influencing the political trajectories of newly independent nations
when was the partition created
1947
In which two countries were proxy wars fought between superpowers but can also be viewed as wars of liberation?
korea and vietnam (korean war and vietnam war)
how did immigrants economically effect europe and america?
it provided a low-cost labor force for various industries and infrastructure projects
how did the exchange of ideas and cultures change after decolonization?
there was an increase in the exchange of ideas and cultures
what is another name for the kenyan "land and freedom army"
mau mau movement
which countries invaded egypt after Egypt's attempt to nationalize the suez canal in 1956?
egypt was invaded by british, french, and israeli forces, but the invasion was stopped after the united states cut off funds to the british.
how did frantz fanon impact the process of decolonization
he wrote on race to decolonize the european mind