Vocabulary
The process of getting rid of colonization or freeing a country from being dependent on another
Decolonization
The earlier you gain independence, the _______ developed that country is.
More
Which ethnic group is the majority in Rwanda? The minority?
Hutu; Tutsi
What event led to the creation of the UN?
World War II/ The Holocaust
How do wars impact development?
Less money to develop infrastructure
Less money for the people
the deliberate killings of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic, religious, or national group
Genocide
Why do people rebel against their government?
- Unfair treatment of citizens
-Violation of human rights
-Lack of representation
-Lack of economic support (unemployment)
What are 2 stages of genocide?
Classification, symbolization, dehumanization, organization, polarization, preparation, extermination, denial.
What is the purpose of the UN?
To create peace in the world
to prevent future wars from occuring
The loss of skilled workers in one area due to better wages and working conditions in another area is known as ______________________
Brain Drain
A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background
Ethnic Group
Apartheid is the legal form of segregation (separation) based on what?
Race
What event started the Rwandan Genocide?
The president is killed/ plane is shot down
What are some achievements of the UN?
-Provide financial relief
-Provide medical aid
-Improve peace in the world
When do most African countries gain independence?
After WWII or 1970
a fundamental change in political power; the overthrowing of the old government by the people
revolution
What happened after South Africa got rid of Apartheid?
- Elected their first Black president (Nelson Mandala)
-Universal Suffrage (voting rights for all)
Was the UN effective in aiding Rwanda in the genocide?
NO
"You are dirt; you mean nothing to the West"
List 2 examples of Human Rights
the right to life, freedom from torture, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, the right to a fair trial, the right to privacy, freedom of assembly, the right to work, the right to education, and the right to healthcare
Why has industrialization in Africa been slow?
-lack of skilled workers
Power shortages and lack of infrastructure
Political conflicts (wars)
Brain Drain
The right for all individuals to vote regardless of your race
universal suffrage
What 3 countries is the British colony of India split up into? What determines the division?
Pakistan, India, Bangladesh
Religion
Why did the Hutus want to kill off the Tutsi population?
They wanted revenge for the unfair treatment of Hutus when Tutsi's were in charge
They hated Tutsis for the favoritism they received from the Belgian Government
What are reasons for limiting Human Rights?
National security
Economic well-being of a country
Public health and morals
The preservation of law and order
The need to respect the rights of others
What are 2 major issues of African countries after they gain independence?
-weak/corrupt governments
lack of national unity
low economic development
economic exploitation
low human development index