The Colonies Become
New Nations, 1945-Present
Previewing Main Ideas
Independence movements swept Africa and Asia as World
War II ended. Through both nonviolent and violent means, revolutionaries
overthrew existing political systems to create their own nations.
GeographyWhich continent witnessed the greatest number of its countries
gain independence?
Systems of government shifted for one billion
people when colonies in Africa and Asia gained their freedom. New nations
struggled to unify their diverse populations. In many cases, authoritarian rule
and military dictatorships emerged.
GeographyAccording to the time line, which southeast Asian country dealt
with dictatorship in the years following independence?
The emergence of new nations from European- and U.S.-
ruled colonies brought a change in ownership of vital resources. In many
cases, however, new nations struggled to create thriving economies.
GeographyWhich colonial power had enjoyed the resources from the
greatest number of regions of the world?
ECONOMICS
POWER AND AUTHORITY
REVOLUTION
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