1. Chapter 19
Section 1

2. What was the domino theory?
Focus Question
What was the domino theory?

3. Independence Brings Partition
During the Cold War the World Demanded Independence
After WWII Britain decided they could not afford India
gains independence 1947
India was in the middle of civil war
Hindus vs. Muslims
Britain Partitioned the two
Muslims created Pakistan from a piece of India
Hindus remained in India
10 million people fled to their desired lands
Thousands were killed on their journey
People resented Britain for interfering in their lives

4. India and Pakistan India and Pakistan fight a war over Kashmir
Region full of resources
Ruler wanted to join India/ People wanted to join Pakistan
Has fought 3 wars over the region
Nuclear Arms Race
India developed nuclear weapons in the 1970’s
Emerged as the superpower of Asia
Forms alliances with Iraq and Iran

5. Building a Nation in India
Gain their independence in 1947
Nahru led India
India was poor nation
Children were forced to work long hours
Women in India
Women were treated as second class citizens
1964 Nahru died and his daughter took power
Did not stop the harsh treatment toward women
Sikhs Rebel
Wanted their own homelands
Created Punjab in 1984
India has had a lot of religious conflict

6. Pakistan and Bangladesh
After WWII 95 new nations were created
Pakistan
Pakistan fought a civil war
Breaks apart
Bangladesh
Formed in 1971
Other Formation
Al Qaeda
Taliban

8. Section 2

9. What nations broke away from India into new nations after 1947?
Focus Question
What nations broke away from India into new nations after 1947?

10. New nations Contrasts
Malaysia, Borneo, Brunei, Burma, and Myanmar become new nations
Myanmar gains independence in 1989
Violent region
Thousands died in a revolt for democracy
½ wanted to become democratic ½ wanted to remain communist.
Fought a civil war for government

11. Indonesia Indonesia gained independence in 1949 Democracy Fails
Britain could not longer afford them
Muslim Nation
Democracy Fails
Indonesia started as a democratic nation
People were too poor to be a democratic nation
1965 communism takes over the region
Gains independence in 2002
Poor nation
Ethnic conflict

12. Philippines Seek democracy
Catholic nation
1946 gained freedom from the U.S.
U.S. no longer could afford them after WWII
Didn’t want to keep military there
Started as a democracy and turned into a communist nation
Wanted to remain democratic like the U.S. had had them for 50 years
Turned communist
Too poor to be democratic
Civil war breaks out

13. Section 3

14. Explain what Apartheid is and where it occurred?
Focus Question
Explain what Apartheid is and where it occurred?

15. African colonies gain independence
After WWII Europe could no longer afford Africa
African was fighting for independence
Was too costly
Could not afford the troops to suppress Africa
Africa is rich in
Diamonds
Oil
Copper
Gold
Minerals
Colonies were tired of Europe and other nations exploiting them

18. New nations 20 new nations are created in Africa after WWII
Many new nations created one party systems
Dictators and Tyrants
Military coups
Foreigners Fight for Influence
U.S. supported Somalia
USSR supported Ethiopia
Britain, France, Belgium and other European nations supported countries as well
Didn’t care about the people were only interested in the resources

19. Change in Africa After WWII many countries created border patrol
Over 5 million nomadic people living in Africa
Could no longer migrate through the countries
Caused tension and civil wars
People had to change their lifestyles
People now put up fences and established permanent residences
Africa becomes a 3rd world nation

20. Africa today Over 1 billion people in Africa
Africa is a country ridden with conflict
Religious
Ethnic
Cultural
Africa is a hostile place
Religious wars
Coups
Civil wars
30,000 children die a day
70,000 people die a day in Africa
Life expectancy of 49

21. Section 4

22. What was the importance of the Philippines gaining their independence?
Focus Question
What was the importance of the Philippines gaining their independence?

23. Middle East
Stretches from Egypt to Iran and Turkey to the Arabian Peninsula
Most people are Muslim
Believe in Islam
Large Ethnic and religious minorities
Mass persecution
Middle east is a region that has a lot of religious and ethnic conflict
Civil wars

25. Israel is Created The Jews considered Palestine their homeland
So did the Arabs
The holocaust made the world demand a Jewish homeland and thousands of Jew moved to Palestine
Civil war breaks out between the Jews and Arabs
1948 The United Nations divides Palestine
Israel is created
War broke out between the Arabs and the Jews
700,000 Palestinians fled Israel
Conflict still exists today

27. Conflict Over Resources
Middle East sits on the largest oil reserve in the world
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and Kuwait
OPEC (oil petroleum exporting countries)
The amount of Oil the middle east has makes other nations dependent on them
Sets prices
Oil Embargos
Since the 1950’s the United States, Britain, and much of Europe has been dependent on OPEC nations for oil and gas

28. Islam Islam in the main religion Middle east is the Islamic homeland
Women
Traditionally wear a hijab
For the most part do not attend school
Are taught how to be a wife and mother
Most girls are married by the time they are 17
Egypt is liberal
Allows men and women more freedom
Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia Conservative
Women can not drive a car, be alone in public, walk beside her husband, etc.

29. Assignment/Questions
Compete the Chart on the Board
Questions
1. What is the UAE?
2. Why did people around the world support a homeland for the Jews; what political problems did this lead to?
3. Why are Islamists opposed to secular governments in their nations?
4. How has the middle east changed over the past 60 years?

30. Quiz
Explain how oil has impacted the middle east give at least 3 examples/evidence?
How has the middle east changed over the past 60 years; give at least 3 examples of evidence?
What is the main religion of the Middle East?
How/Why is Israel different from the middle east; give 3 examples?
How were the Kurds treated in this region give an example/evidence?
Why do we lump Egypt into the middle east; give 2 examples/evidence?
How are women treated in this region; give 2 examples/evidence?

31. Why was the country of Israel created?
Focus Question
Why was the country of Israel created?