PPT-Africa’s Independence Movements

South Africa Kenya amp Nigeria Africas Independence Movements South Africa Kenya amp Nigeria By the 20 th century European powers had colonized the majority of Africa The only independent countries were Liberia and Ethiopia. Chapter 39. The End of Empire. Before we get started. This chapter requires you to consolidate the thinking you have done about comparisons and contrasts and continuities and changes-0ver-time regarding Asia, Africa, and Latin America throughout this book.. 1. Period 6. : Accelerating Global Change & Realignments, c. 1900—Present . The Coming of Self-Rule. Home rule for . India. Muslim separatism; . communalism. Day of Direct Action. Great Calcutta Killing. Directions. : Create the Chart on your sheet of paper. Title the chart: . African Independence Chart. . As you work your way through the chart make sure your fill in the appropriate boxes.. Nation. Online Project. Essential Question:. How did Africans resist and become independent from European countries?. Directions. Answer Questions . 1-15 . on loose-leaf. Use the information from the slides to help you answer the questions.. 1919 – 1939 . Effects of World War I on the Colonial World. 1) Many colonized peoples expected independence in exchange for their contributions during the war. 2) The war brought people from the Colonial World into closer contact with the European ideology of NATIONALISM. Independence. Movements. South Africa, Kenya, & Nigeria. Standards. SS7H1 The student will analyze continuity and change in Africa leading to the 21st century. . b. . Explain how nationalism led to independence in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. . BRITISH RULE OVER INDIA. Britain ruled India for many years, & Indians pressing for self-rule . . felt deserved it after involvement in WWII. Britain rethinking expense of maintaining distant colonies. In India and Africa. INDIAN INDEPENDENCE. Group Discussion. What were some of the major obstacles to Indian independence in the period after World War I?. Indian Independence. Internal conflict between Hindus (majority) and Muslims (minority). Enduring Understandings. Long-standing . cultural and religious differences and conflicts are still evident in the post-colonial world.. 3. . The end of World War II led to the ending of colonization, the creation of new countries and conflict between the superpowers for influence.. Videos. . Scramble for Africa for Handout . for handout start at 20:20. . Effects of WWII in Africa. Turning point to the Rise of Nationalist Movements. Europe made some reforms but too late – ex. African gov’t official. Problems after Independence. By 1980 most of Africa was free from European rule. . However, many of the newly independent countries are facing many problems. . Key Vocabulary . Civil War: . A war between groups or regions of the same country in order to gain political power. . Problems after Independence. By 1980 most of Africa was free from European rule. . However, many of the newly independent countries are facing many problems. . Key Vocabulary . Civil War: . A war between groups or regions of the same country in order to gain political power. . the process of becoming free of colonial status and achieving statehood. Between WWI and WWII, movements for independence begun in earnest in Africa and Asia. Dominance of colonial powers seemed at odds with Allied goals in WWII.. Directions. Take out a piece of notebook paper and take notes on this ppt.. Write only the underlined phrases.. Highlight, or underline, the headings of each section.. Label it #12 in your Africa folder.