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When did India gain independence and what happened?
India gained independence in 1947 and was partitioned into India and Pakistan.
When did Ghana gain independence and how?
Ghana gained independence peacefully in 1957 after boycotts and political organization.
When did Kenya gain independence and what was a key event?
Kenya gained independence in 1963 after the violent Mau Mau uprising.
What was the outcome of the Quebecois separatist movement?
The Quebecois nationalists were unsuccessful in separating from Canada.
What was the result of the conflict in Vietnam?
Vietnam fought for independence, leading to significant conflict and civilian casualties.
When did French West Africa gain independence and how?
By 1960, French West Africa broke into several independent nations after protests and the *loi-cadre*.
When did Algeria gain independence and what was notable about it?
Algeria gained independence in 1962 after a violent struggle with significant casualties.
When did Nigeria gain independence and what followed?
Nigeria gained independence in 1960, followed by the Biafra secessionist movement and civil war.
What was the result of Angola declaring independence?
Angola declared independence but faced resistance, leading to the Angolan Civil War.
What was the *loi-cadre*?
A French law that allowed for local governance in French West Africa, contributing to its decolonization.
Compare the decolonization of India and Algeria.
India's independence was largely peaceful, while Algeria's involved a violent war. India was partitioned, while Algeria remained a single nation after independence.
Compare the decolonization of Ghana and Kenya.
Ghana's independence was negotiated peacefully, while Kenya's involved a violent uprising (Mau Mau).
Compare the Quebecois separatist movement and the Biafra secessionist movement.
Both were secessionist movements, but the Quebecois movement was largely peaceful and unsuccessful, while the Biafra movement led to a violent civil war.
Compare the roles of Gandhi and Nkrumah in decolonization.
Both were key leaders in their respective independence movements, advocating for self-rule. Gandhi emphasized non-violent resistance, while Nkrumah focused on political organization and mobilization.
Compare the decolonization experiences of French West Africa and Algeria.
French West Africa achieved independence through negotiation and the *loi-cadre*, while Algeria fought a violent war against France.
Compare the impact of decolonization on India and Nigeria.
In India, decolonization led to partition and communal violence, while in Nigeria, it led to a secessionist movement and civil war.
Compare the methods used by Ho Chi Minh and Mahatma Gandhi.
Ho Chi Minh employed both political and military strategies, while Mahatma Gandhi primarily used non-violent civil disobedience.
Compare the post-colonial challenges faced by India and Algeria.
India faced challenges related to partition and integrating diverse populations, while Algeria faced challenges related to political instability and rebuilding after a violent war.
Compare the level of violence during decolonization in Ghana and Algeria
Ghana's transition to independence was largely peaceful, while Algeria's was marked by significant violence and armed conflict.
Compare the motivations behind the Mau Mau movement and the Algerian War of Independence.
Both were driven by a desire to end colonial rule, but the Mau Mau movement was also motivated by grievances over land ownership, while the Algerian War was largely about national identity and sovereignty.
Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
A key leader in India's independence movement, advocating for non-violent protests.
Who was Kwame Nkrumah?
A Western-educated nationalist who led Ghana to independence.
Who was Ho Chi Minh?
The leader of the Indochinese Communist Party, fighting for Vietnam's independence.