Decolonization

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What is decolonization?

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Decolonization is the period after World War II in which the nations of Africa and Asia gained independence from European nations.

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When did India gain independence from Great Britain?

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India gained independence in 1948.

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Who was a key figure in India's independence movement?

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Mohandas Gandhi.

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Why was India divided into two countries after independence?

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To prevent conflict between Hindus and Muslims, resulting in the creation of India for Hindus and Pakistan for Muslims.

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What is the ongoing issue between India and Pakistan?

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Ethnic tension and territorial claims over Kashmir, with both nations possessing nuclear weapons.

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What type of government did India establish after independence?

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A democratic government.

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What was India's policy during the Cold War?

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Nonalignment, meaning it remained neutral and did not take sides.

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What is the caste system issue in India post-independence?

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Despite constitutional prevention of discrimination, there is ongoing discrimination against lower castes, especially in rural areas.

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When did African nations gain independence from European control?

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Between 1945 and 1980.

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Who were two key nationalist leaders in Africa's independence movements?

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Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya) and Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana).