Decolonization in the Congo
Congo was initially colonized by this nation.
What is Belgium?
This well known anti-apartheid activist became South Africa's first black president in 1994.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
Cambodia received its independence from this nation.
What is France?
Several republics of this nation attempted to gain independence in the early 1990's. This set the stage for the Bosnian crisis that would follow.
What is Yugoslavia?
Palestine was ruled by this empire for nearly 400 years before the conflict between Israel and Palestine broke out.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This person ruled the Congo as his personal business possession.
Who is Leopold II?
This political organization led the fight against apartheid policies in South Africa.
What is the African National Congress?
This Communist dictator founded the revolutionary movement in Cambodia that attempted to create a classless society based solely on farming.
Who is Pol Pot?
This was how the U.N. and NATO responded to the crisis in Bosnia. (two separate responses)
What is the U.N. provided humanitarian aid and set up safe zones - NATO conducted air strikes?
This terrorist organization split apart from the PLO and has a goal of removing all Israeli influence in Palestine.
What is Hamas?
Who is Patrice Lumumba?
This Anglican archbishop was the first leader of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Who is Desmond Tutu?
This revolutionary organization wanted Cambodia to be free from all western influence and to become a completely agrarian society.
What is the Khmer Rouge?
This ethnic group of Bosnia were Muslims and were subjected to persecution and genocide as a result.
Who are Bosniaks?
This was the founder of Zionism, the belief that Jews should have a separate state.
Who is Theodor Herzl?
This region of the Congo attempted to secede shortly after the nation was granted its independence.
What is Katanga?
This violent attack on peaceful anti-apartheid protesters killed nearly 70 people.
What is the Sharpeville Massacre?
The revolutionary government in Cambodia used these to try and increase agricultural production. If they weren't met, farmers could be tortured or killed.
What are farming quotas?
This Serbian leader attempted to maintain Serbia's control of the region by using the "divide and conquer" strategy in the region.
Who is Slobodan Milosevic?
Issued by the British government in 1917, this supported the idea of a Jewish state in Palestine in exchange for British rule in the region.
What is the Balfour Declaration?
This president of the Congo forced the prime minister to resign and was likely involved in his eventual assassination.
Who is Joseph Kasavubu?
This president worked closely with South Africa's most well known anti-apartheid activist after he secured his release from prison.
Who is F.W. de Clerk?
This event led to the collapse of the revolutionary government in Cambodia.
What is the invasion of the nation by Vietnam?
The Bosnian War ends after these peace agreements are signed.
What are the Dayton Accords?
This was the founder of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. (PLO)
Who is Yasser Arafat?