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Ch. 31. New Nations Emerge 1945 - Present Decolonization. Independence of India Section 1. 1. What led to the independence of India? In your answer make sure you include the role that both Britain and Indian nationalist played in this process.
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Ch. 31 • New Nations Emerge • 1945 - Present • Decolonization
Independence of IndiaSection 1 1. What led to the independence of India? In your answer make sure you include the role that both Britain and Indian nationalist played in this process. 2. Has India’s independence led to peace and stability or conflict? Support your answer with at least two pieces of evidence. 3. Read Strong Leaders on page 830 and the following article to answer the question that follows: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2014/05/the-stunning-result-in-indias-elections.html How has India’s government changed from its independence in 1947 to this 2014? 4. Has India been impacted by global terrorism? If so, explain how or why.
Section 2 - S.E. Asia 8 Name the independent countries of S.E. Asia shown on this map. 5 4 3 1 7 2 Text 6 9
Section 3African Nations Gain Independence 1. Describe the rise and goal of nationalist leaders in the post-war era. p 839 2. What has proven to be a challenge to African peace in the post-colonial era? 3. Rank the following independent nations of Africa from the most stable to the least stable. Write one sentence for each that explains your ranking. Ghana Kenya Algeria Democratic Republic of Congo Nigeria 4. Read the following article and write 3 - 5 sentences summarizing the main ideas. http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/01/world/africa/nigeria-abducted-girls/
Section 4The Middle East • 1. Review geography of the Middle East: • http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/mideast.html • 2. Who are the Kurds? What conflict do they face? • 3. Explain how nationalist of the following countries both managed to lead their nations to break away from Western influences: • Egypt • Iran