The movement of dismantling colonial rule to achieve political, economic, and cultural independence from colonial powers
What is Decolonization?
The process of establishing occupation or control over foreign territories or people for the purpose of cultivation, exploitation, trade and settlement. It may also involve imposing value systems on others through domination or violence
What is Colonization?
The century where decolonization primarily occurred and colonization ended
When is the 20th century?
A war that weakened European powers and ultimately opened the door for independence movements
What is WWII?
Two countries that fought for and gained independence (from slides)
What is
India, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Angola, Nigeria, Korea, Vietnam, Namibia
Two countries that colonized other countries (from slides)
What is
Britain, France, Portugal, Japan
Dubbed the 'Year of Africa'
When was 1960?
A person who essentially led the Indian independence movement
Who is Gandhi?
A person who essentially led the independence of Ghana
Who is Dr. Kwame Nkrumah?
The former British colony now known as Ghana after independence
What is the Gold Coast?