Anti-colonialism and Nationalism Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and terminology related to the lecture on anti-colonialism and nationalism.

Anti-colonialism

Resistance to the rule of one country over a colonized nation.

Nation

An imagined cultural-political community seeking self-government and control over its homeland.

Colonizing

Invading territory of another nation and ruling in one's own interests.

Berlin Conference

A meeting from 1884-1885 where European powers partitioned Africa for colonization.

José Martí

Advocate for Cuban independence and a key figure in American decolonization efforts.

Hồ Chí Minh

Vietnamese nationalist and communist leader known for resisting colonial rule.

League Against Imperialism

A meeting in 1927 aimed at promoting independence and criticizing the League of Nations.

Bandung Conference

A meeting of 29 countries united against colonialism and imperialism, held in Indonesia.

UN as a Platform

Anti-colonial leaders used the United Nations to advocate for their interests and human rights.

Cairo Afro-Asian Conferences

Conferences focusing on the role of women in anti-colonial movements and advocating for gender equality.

Nonviolent anti-colonialism

Efforts such as those in India and Ghana that aimed to reject the brutality of colonizers.

Neocolonialism

The continued economic and cultural control of former colonies by colonial powers, even after formal independence.