Decolonization and Its Impact

The video explores the process of decolonization post-World War II, highlighting two main paths: negotiated independence and armed struggle. It discusses India's peaceful negotiation for independence from Britain, leading to the partition and creation of Pakistan. Ghana's peaceful transition is also covered. In contrast, Algeria's violent struggle against French colonial rule and Angola's armed conflict with Portugal are examined. The video concludes with the impact of colonial boundaries on post-independence civil wars, using Nigeria as a case study.

What were the two primary methods by which nations gained independence during decolonization?

• Negotiated independence and economic sanctions

• Negotiated independence and armed struggle

• Economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation

• Armed struggle and diplomatic isolation

What was the primary goal of the Indian National Congress when it was formed in 1885?

• To establish a separate Muslim state

• To gain complete independence from Britain

• To petition the British government for more Indian representation

• To promote British culture in India

What event significantly influenced the British decision to grant India independence in 1947?

• The Amritsar Massacre

• The formation of the Muslim League

• World War I

• World War II

What was the result of the partition of India in 1947?

• The end of British rule in Africa

• The creation of a unified India

• The establishment of a new state called Pakistan

• The formation of the Indian National Congress

Which African country gained independence through negotiation in 1957?

• Ghana

• Algeria

• Angola

• Nigeria

What was a key factor in determining whether a colony's independence was peaceful or violent?

• The size of the colony's white European population

• The level of industrialization in the colony

• The economic status of the colony

• The geographical location of the colony

Why did France resist granting independence to Algeria?

• Algeria had a large population of French settlers

• Algeria was geographically isolated

• Algeria was economically insignificant

• Algeria had no organized independence movement

What was the outcome of Angola's struggle for independence?

• Annexation by a neighboring country

• Immediate peace and stability

• A civil war among different ethnic groups

• A peaceful transition to democracy

What was a common issue faced by newly independent African nations?

• Colonial boundaries causing ethnic conflicts

• Excessive foreign aid

• Overpopulation

• Lack of natural resources

What was the main reason for the civil war in Nigeria after its independence?

• Lack of a national government

• Disputes over oil-rich regions

• Religious differences

• Foreign intervention