Decolonization and Independence Movements

The video explores the themes of decolonization and the Cold War in AP World History Unit 8. It discusses how countries gained independence through negotiated means, such as India and Ghana, and through armed conflict, like Algeria and Vietnam. It also covers blended approaches, as seen in Nigeria and the Quebecois Separatist Movement. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for more content.

What are the two major themes discussed in Unit 8 of AP World History?

• Industrialization and Globalization

• Decolonization and the Cold War

• Renaissance and Reformation

• Imperialism and Nationalism

Which method did Mohandas Gandhi use to lead India towards independence?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Non-violent civil disobedience

• Economic sanctions

• Armed rebellion

Which African region gained independence from France through negotiation?

• South Africa

• North Africa

• French West Africa

• East Africa

What was the first country to gain independence through negotiation from Britain in Africa?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Ghana

• South Africa

Which country used guerilla tactics in their fight for independence from France?

• Egypt

• India

• Vietnam

• Algeria

What was the outcome of the Vietnamese war for independence?

• Vietnam remained a French colony

• Vietnam was unified under a communist government

• Vietnam became a democratic nation

• Vietnam was divided into North and South

What significant action did Gamal Abdel Nasser take in Egypt post-independence?

• He joined the European Union

• He signed a peace treaty with Israel

• He nationalized the Suez Canal

• He privatized the Suez Canal

What was the main cause of the civil war in Nigeria after its independence?

• Language barriers

• Religious differences

• Colonial influence

• Control over oil-rich regions

What was the primary goal of the Quebecois Separatist Movement?

• To gain independence from Canada

• To establish a communist government

• To join the United States

• To become a British colony

Which of the following countries experienced a blend of negotiation and conflict in their decolonization process?

• India

• Algeria

• Vietnam

• Nigeria