Exploring Unresolved Tensions Post-WWI

The video explores the impact of World War I on global imperialism and the rise of nationalistic movements in colonized regions. It highlights the struggles for independence in India, East Asia, and West Africa, focusing on key events like the Amritsar Massacre, the March 1st Movement, and the May 4th Movement. The video also discusses the role of leaders like Gandhi and the influence of communism in China.

What major global structure remained unchanged after World War I?

• Imperialism

• The global economy

• Technological advancements

• International alliances

What was a direct consequence of colonization that fueled nationalistic movements?

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural assimilation

• Galvanization and unification of colonized peoples

• Technological advancements

What event radicalized many Indians towards seeking independence?

• The Massacre of Amritsar

• The Salt March

• The Homespun Movement

• The establishment of the Indian National Congress

Who led India in a campaign of nonviolent resistance?

• Bhagat Singh

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What was the proposed solution to address the fears of Muslims in an independent India?

• Granting autonomous regions within India

• Creating a coalition government

• A two-state solution: India and Pakistan

• Establishing a secular government

What movement began in Korea as a protest to Japanese colonial rule?

• The Gwangju Uprising

• The Korean Independence Movement

• The May 4th Movement

• The March 1st Movement

What was the primary goal of the Chinese Communist Party under Mao Zedong?

• To incite a peasant-led revolution

• To negotiate with the Nationalists

• To promote industrialization

• To establish a democratic government

What led to the Chinese Civil War?

• Japanese invasion

• The May 4th Movement

• Chiang Kai-shek's attack on Mao's forces

• The death of Sun Yat-sen

What was a significant factor in the rise of independence movements in West Africa?

• The education of Africans in European institutions

• The discovery of natural resources

• Military conquests

• Technological exchange

What was the outcome of the strikes by black workers in French West Africa?

• Immediate independence

• No significant changes

• Fair wages and an end to discriminatory practices

• Increased military presence