Post WW2 nationalistic movements

Arab/Israeli conflict

A long-standing political and territorial dispute between Jewish and Arab populations in the region of Israel and Palestine, marked by competing nationalisms and claims to land. Several wars fought all were won by Israel, who took all of Palestine. Many Arab nations signed treaties with Israel. The PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization) has sought to establish a Palestinian state and achieve rights for Palestinians. A group called Hamas broke away form the PLO and uses violence. Present day war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel.

1947-India.

The year when the British Empire partitioned India into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, marking the end of colonial rule. This division led to significant migration, communal violence, and the emergence of national identities. Mohandas Gandhi headed the Indian Nationalist movement.

What did Mohandas Gandhi do?

He led the Indian Nationalist movement against British colonial rule using nonviolent resistance. Wanted to unite all Indians together.

What was the result of the civil war in China after ww2?

The result was the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, with the Chinese Communist Party taking control, while the Nationalists retreated to Taiwan.

Who was Mao Zedong?

The founding father of the People's Republic of China and a prominent leader of the Chinese Communist Party, he implemented significant social and economic reforms.

What was the Great Leap forward?

An economic and social campaign initiated by Mao Zedong from 1958 to 1962 aimed at rapidly transforming China into a socialist society through collective farming and industry.

What are communes and was was the result?

Communes were large collective farms established during the Great Leap Forward; the result was widespread famine and economic hardship due to unrealistic production targets.

What was the cultural revolution?

The Cultural Revolution was a sociopolitical movement launched by Mao Zedong in 1966 aimed at preserving Chinese communism by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society, leading to widespread chaos and persecution.

What happened in South Africa after WW2?

After World War II, South Africa experienced intensified racial segregation under apartheid, a system that institutionalized discrimination against non-white citizens. This period saw increased resistance movements, leading to a global anti-apartheid struggle. Blacks had to live in homelands, carry travel passes and go to seperate schools.

Who was Nelson Mandela?

Nelson Mandela was a prominent anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who became South Africa's first Black president from 1994 to 1999. He spent 27 years in prison for his activism against racial segregation and is celebrated for his role in promoting reconciliation and democracy.

Who was Bishop Desmond Tutu?

Bishop Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and social rights activist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his opposition to apartheid. He was a key figure in the anti-apartheid movement, advocating for nonviolent resistance and reconciliation.

Who is F.W. de Klerk?

F.W. de Klerk was a South African politician who served as the last apartheid-era president from 1989 to 1994. He is known for initiating the end of apartheid, releasing Nelson Mandela from prison, and facilitating the transition to a multiracial democracy.

Who was Kwame Nkrumah?

Kwame Nkrumah was the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana, a key figure in the pan-African movement and advocate for African independence from colonial rule.

Who was Jomo Kenyatta?

Jomo Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya and a prominent leader in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He played a crucial role in shaping Kenya's post-colonial policies and national identity.