Decolonization

Which of the following describes the process of decolonization after WWII?

• European desire for raw resources

• Fall of Communism in favor of Democracy and Capitalism

• Desire of former colonies for local autonomy and sovereignty.

• Lowering of tariffs to increase trade.

What was the purpose of the Indian National Congress?

• Worked for the eventual independence of India from Britain

• Development of rapid industrialization in india for modern trade

• Acceptance of Socialism as the next governance sysem in India

• Join the Communist bloc and the Soviet Union

How did Kwame Nkrumah try to free the Gold Coast from British control?

• Violent Resistance

• Non Violent Movement

• Appeal to the United Nations

• Creation of common culture and history

Where was the Gold Coast colony located?

• Southeast Asia

• South Africa

• North America

• West Africa

Who led the Algerian National Liberation Front?

• French Citizens

• Islamic Leaders

• Non Violent Leaders

• Communist Rebels

What was the goal of the Algerian National LIberation Front?

• create cultural independence from France

• gain control over local economic resources

• rapidly industrialize

• join with the Communist bloc of countries

Who was Ho Chi Minh?

• Leader of African indpendence movement

• Led guerilla movement for Vietnamese independence

• Fought for recognition of aboriginal rights

• Fought for control of land and resources in South America

What did Gamal Abdel Nasser want for Egypt?

• Control over Suez Canal

• Join Communist bloc of countries

• Become a Capitalist country

• Develop a nuclear bomb for Egypt

What was a non aligned country?

• Joined Communist countries

• Joined Capitalist countries

• Joined the United Nations

• Did not join Capitalist or Communist countries

What was the Cold War?

• Fight over natural resources for industrialization

• Direct conflict between the US and USSR over ideology

• Fight between US and USSR using proxies

• Fight in the Northern hemisphere