Learn about decolonization, revolution and nationalism after wwii with this chapter. Decolonization was gradual and peaceful for some british colonies largely settled by expatriates but violent for others, where native rebellions were energized by nationalism. Decolonization, process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country. Asian secessionist movements emerged from a growing nationalist sentiment and rejection of european domination. Decolonization was gradual and peaceful for some british colonies largely settled by expatriates but violent for others, where native rebellions were. Three key elements played a major role in the process.
The collapse of european overseas empires studies in contemporary history 2001st edition. The wretched of the earth by frantz fanon, black skin, white masks by frantz fanon, an indigenous peoples history of th. The timeline of the decolonization of asia post ww2. In a climate marked by the growing importance of human rights, several nationalist leaders guided the creation of new independent states. The decolonization of asia took place mainly between 1945 and 1960, after the second world war and the japanese invasion of the colonies. Decolonization after 1945 the reasons why decolonization took place are many and complex, varying widely from one country to another. The decolonization of asia was the gradual growth of independence movements in asia, leading ultimately to the retreat of foreign powers and the creation of a number of nationstates in the region. Decolonization postworld war ii flashcards quizlet. Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. Timeline of the decolonization of asia post ww2 pacific.
This chapter examines decolonization during the cold war. When the united nations was founded in 1945, some 750 million people, nearly a third of the worlds population, lived in territories that were dependent. A number of events were catalysts for this shift, most importantly the second world war. You can explore the causes and effects of this time period in locations around the. After world war ii, european countries generally lacked the wealth and political.
In many others, independence was achieved only after a protracted revolution. American imperial holdings in asia during world war ii seriously discredited the legitimacy of colonialism. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Between 1945 and 1960, three dozen new states in asia and africa achieved autonomy or outright independence from their european colonial rulers.
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