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Self Rule in Other British Colonies: History and Impact

Discover how self-rule evolved in British Colonies like Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Learn about key events, resistance movements, and influential leaders that shaped the path to independence in these regions.

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Self Rule in Other British Colonies: History and Impact

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  1. Agenda 3-12 • BW – Define • CW – Other British Colonies • HW – Study for Test Friday • QOTD – “If war comes upon us, it will come as a thief in the night.” Eamonde Valera

  2. How did Self Rule come to other British Colonies?Notes - 4-7

  3. British Colonies • Canada, New Zealand, & Australia all were made dominions (given home rule) because culturally they were very similar to the British • Ireland, South Africa, & India also had movements for home rule but the British refused to give them independence, ETHNOCENTRISM/RACISM

  4. Canada • In 1867, Dominion of Canada formed • Dominion—self-governing but part of British Empire

  5. Australia and New Zealand • Captain James Cook claims New Zealand (1769), part of Australia (1770) • 1788, Britain colonizes Australia, makes it Penal colony • Upon release, prisoners could buy land and settle

  6. Free Settlers Arrive • Free people introduce sheep; wool becomes major export • Government offers cheap land to encourage immigration

  7. Self-Government • 1900s Australia and New Zealand get limited self-rule • In 1893, New Zealand the first nation to grant women suffrage

  8. Ireland • English domination of Ireland begins in the 1100s • British imposed their culture & tried to destroy the Irish culture, banned schools & the Celtic language

  9. The Great Famine • Irish peasants depend heavily on potatoes for nourishment • 1845-1848 potato famine destroys entire crop; one million out of eight million people die • Millions flee Ireland to U.S., Canada, Australia, Britain

  10. Demand for Home Rule • Many Irish want home rule • Home rule granted in 1914, then revoked, by WWI

  11. Rebellion and Division • Frustrated Irish nationalists stage failed Easter uprising in 1916 • Irish Republican Army—unofficial military force seeking independence • In 1921, Ireland splits; Northern Ireland remains part of Britain

  12. Leaders • EamonDeValera – Irish Independence leader, Anti-treaty, Later President of Ireland • Michael Collins - Irish Independence leader, General, Helped bring treaty with England, Assassinated in his hometown.

  13. Independence to Today • Ireland Remains Divided • Catholic vs. Protestant, Northern Ireland had a large Protestant population • South becomes Irish Free State, then Republic of Ireland in 1949. • Tensions in north are still high.

  14. Extra Credit – Watch the Full movie Michael Collins (on Youtube) and come up with a summary of the movie and at least 25 movie questions to follow it.

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