Decolonization and Independence in Africa and Asia circa
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Decolonization and Independence in Africa and Asia circa 1900 -1990 Push for Freedom from European Imperialism
Stage 1 European Imperialism Ends o o o Europeans leave or forced out Power Vacuum created- no one is in charge Internal conflict begins immediately
Stage 2 - Civil War / Internal Conflict o o o Brief or extended period of fighting Religious, ethnic, or political divisions Chaos and violence Human rights atrocities- children soldiers, ethnic cleansing, genocide Refugee camps in other countries Sometimes results in partition – division into separate countries
Refugee Camps impact other countries
Stage 3 - New dictatorship o o o No political freedoms Poverty, unemployment, gap in wealth Rigged elections, rampant corruption Disease outbreaks (Malaria, AIDS, typhoid, cholera, waterborne parasites) Similar to conditions during imperialism
Stage 4 Progress or Rev. Cycle? Patterns of Revolution Option 1 Continuation of dictatorship Option 2 Dictator removed cycle starts over Option 3 Progress begins-> move towards democracy and stronger economy
Decolonization 1900 -1990 s o o o o Africans and Indians pushed for independence Renaissance of African and Indian culture World War II weakened European Empires Europeans no longer have weapon advantage Colonies became expensive to run Protesters supported end of colonial rule Leaders like Gandhi organize resistance movements
Decolonization and the Cold War o o o USSR and USA compete for allies USSR and USA try to influence newly independent countries. Secret conflict between CIA and KGB Capitalist countries make deals with USA Communist countries make deals with USSR
Historical Examples of Decolonization: India
Indian Independence 1947 - Partition of India
Do Now o Define Civil Disobedience in your notes. What are 3 examples of civil disobedience from history? Civil Disobedience Timeline - Henry David Thoreau- wrote essay “Civil Disobedience” - Gandhi influenced by this essay - MLK influenced by Gandhi and Thoreau - Mandela influenced by all of these men
Post Imperialist India o o o 1947 Partition of India- India (Hindu), West Pakistan (Muslim), and East Pakistan (Muslim) 1947 -1960 s Fighting continues between Hindus and Muslims along the border 1970 s Pakistani Civil War- East Pakistan breaks away and becomes Bangladesh with help from India
Modern India and Pakistan 1980 s – Present o o o Conflict over Kashmir region India dealing with acts of terrorism connected to Pakistan dealing with problems related to border with Afghanistan Nationalist feelings in both countries Both have nuclear weapons
Modern Africa
Historical Examples of Decolonization: South Africa o o o British give independence to European settlers Apartheid established- racial segregation 1920 s-1990 s- Black African protesters jailed 1990 - Nelson Mandela freed 1994 - Apartheid ends Economic Improvements
Ghana Problems after Europeans left: - Political Instability - Military Dictatorships - Weak Economy - Corruption – Disease - Cycle of Revolution and Dictatorship o Signs of Progress - Democracy established - Improving economy - Better schools o
Rwanda o o o o Belgians ruled colony with Tutsi help Tutsi- 30% Hutu- 70% Independence 1962 Hutus control government Years of tension led to Civil War in 1990 s Hutu president assassinated Hutus begin genocide in April 1994 Around 800, 000 - 900, 000 Tutsis and non cooperating Hutus killed
Kenya Problems after Europeans left: - Famine / Poverty - Weak Economy - Cycle of Revolution and Dictatorship o Signs of Progress: - Improving Economy o Currently still struggling with democracy o
Nigeria Problems after Europeans left: - Civil War between Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba tribes - Military Dictatorships – No Democracy - Weak Economy - Disease o Signs of Progress: - Stronger economy - End of Civil War o Currently- corruption, lack of freedom of speech, potential for new Civil War involving religion o Problems with Boko Haram o
Democratic Republic of Congo o o Problems after Europeans left: - Political Instability / Civil War / Coups - Ethnic Conflict - Military Dictatorships - Weak economy – Disease Current Issues - Slave labor being used to gather natural resources - War lords control certain regions - Civil War and ethnic conflict recently ended
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