Decolonization

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The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi's actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to

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draw attention to critical issues

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Mohandas Gandhi’s protests during India’s independence movement were often successful because of his application of

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civil disobedience

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Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?

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The subcontinent was divided into countries based primarily on the location of religious majorities.

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The original goal of Pan-Africanism was to

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promote a united Africa

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The actions of Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, Léopold Senghor, and Julius Nyerere were most closely associated with

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a rise in nationalism in several African countries

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The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by

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the patterns of European colonialism

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In the early days of independence, a major problem for many African nations was a

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shortage of skilled technical workers

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Which statement best explains why Great Britain and France joined Israel in attacking Egypt when Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956? Options: The European nations wanted control of the oil fields around the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal was an important link between European nations and their Asian trading partners. Great Britain and France were allies of Israel, which had originally controlled the Suez Canal. Seizure of the Suez Canal indicated Egypt's rejection of democratic principles.

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The Suez Canal was an important link between European nations and their Asian trading partners.

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Since 1948, a major reason for the conflict between Arabs and Israelis is that each side claims sovereignty over the same land.

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claims sovereignty over the same land

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In 1979, the signing of the Camp David accords by Egypt and Israel indicated that

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former enemies were able to negotiate