Assignment 4 Voices of Decolonization Colonies become nations

Assignment #4 – Voices of Decolonization: Colonies become nations after WWII Increased independence movements – especially from countries who had helped their imperial rulers in WWII (and WWI!) European countries – especially Britain – found their power severely diminished and could not afford empire. Philosophies of WWII inspired nationalism: just war against oppressive rule

Alignment and “Proxy” Wars Alignment: Newly independent nations are swept into the CW as the US and USSR compete to - Help build countries financially/assist in development - Accepting help also meant, in most cases, accepting politics and influence. - Some countries chose to be “non-aligned” - Domino Theory: the belief that if one country falls to communis, all the other countries around it would to.

Immigration to Europe from countries formerly colonized • Britain’s creation of the “commonwealth” • Europe becomes a more diverse society.

Assignment #5 – Voices of Decolonization Essential Question: What were the struggles and successes of decolonization struggles and how did they fit into the Cold War/post WWII world? Listen to TWO segments of your choice listed on the next page 1) Summarize some details in ONE segment you listened to that got your attention most (EVIDENCE). Comment on why this information was interesting to you. Explain what this segment you about successes of decolonization movements and/or struggles of decolonization movements (ANALYSIS) – 1 paragraph 2) Summarize some details in ONE segment you listened to that got your attention most (EVIDENCE). Comment on why this information was interesting to you. Explain what this segment you about successes of decolonization movements and/or struggles of decolonization movements (ANALYSIS) – 1 paragraph 3) If you have extra time listen to more segments. BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS.

Podcasts and Descriptions Algeria’s Revolutionary Football Team: Algerian soccer players create a soccer team as a form of resistance to French Rule https: //www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/p 01 wx 165 Africa United: In May 1963, leaders of 32 newlyindependent African nations came together for the first time in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. At stake was the dream of a united Africa. https: //www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/p 018 hbbm Gandhi’s Salt March Protest In 1930, Gandhi led the famous Salt March against British rule in India. His great-grandson Tushar, retraced the route 75 years later. https: //www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/p 00 g 0 q 9 w India’s Partition When India gained independence it was Partitioned into 2 countries: India and Pakistan. Muslims crossed north to Pakistan and Hindus moved south to India, in the largest mass migration in history. The partition of India led to millions of Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs fleeing their homes during terrible violence. https: //www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/p 0091 k 7 g Nigerian Independence: When Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain in 1960, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule was a young politician - and an enthusiastic dancer - keen to take part in the celebrations. The Last Viceroy of India The daughter of the last British viceroy in India, Lord https: //www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/p 009 yfw 4 Mountbatten, remembers the transfer of power in 1947. Lady Pamela Hicks accompanied her father at celebrations in Patrice Lumumba both Karachi and Delhi. The African nationalist and Congo's first prime minister was https: //www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/p 00 wj 932 deposed just months after coming to power by a coup sponsored by the CIA. He was then murdered in detention in January 1961. https: //www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/p 02 h 0 yjh

Troubleshooting • Phone is better than chromebook • If it asks you to run adobe flash – say yes • If you can’t stream – see if you can “download” on the home page – Do this for the Algeria one – it won’t stream otherwise • If worse comes to worst, try another podcast