1. Global History II Regents Review
Decolonization
Global History II Regents Review

2. Decolonization
A period of time after World War II in which the nations of Africa and Asia finally gained independence (self-government) from the European (Western) nations that controlled them.

3. Self-Determination
The right of a people or a nation to decide on its own political allegiance or form of government without external influence

4. Decolonization of India

5. Mohandas Gandhi Indian Nationalist who worked for independence.
Methods
Non-Violence
Civil Disobedience
Passive Resistance
Salt March
Boycotts

6. Decolonization of India
Partition of India
India
Hindus
Pakistan
Muslims
Ethnic Tensions
Kashmir
Nuclear Weapons
Caste System

7. Decolonization of Africa

8. Kwame Nkrumah Gained independence for Ghana.
Pan-Africanism: unity of African nations.

9. Jomo Kenyatta Gained independence for Kenya
Mau Mau: violent revolts to remove foreign rule.

10. Nelson Mandela - South Africa
Apartheid: legal separation of blacks and whites
Imprisoned for 27 years
First black president of South Africa

11. Aim: How were the independence movements in India and Africa similar?