Decolonization and New Government Regimes

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on decolonization and government regimes, focusing on nonviolent and violent resistance, significant historical events, and influential leaders.

What was the Non-Aligned Movement?

A movement where countries aimed to resist the dominance of the two superpowers (US and USSR) and sought independence from colonialism.

What is nonviolent civil disobedience?

A method of resistance involving peaceful protests, breaking laws peacefully, boycotting, and marches, as seen in movements led by figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

What sparked India's push for independence after WWII?

The weakening of Britain after WWII, culminating in events like the Royal Indian Navy Revolt in 1946.

What factors led to India's partition in 1947?

Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims, leading to the division into India (Hindus) and Pakistan (Muslims) and resulting in mass migration and violence.

What was the Algerian War for Independence?

A conflict where the FLN (National Liberation Front) used guerrilla tactics to fight against French colonial rule, leading to Algeria's independence.

What were the key outcomes of the Suez Crisis of 1956?

Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal led to military intervention by Britain and France, which was opposed by the US and USSR, resulting in the canal being declared an international waterway.

What role did Ho Chi Minh play in Vietnam's independence?

Ho Chi Minh led the resistance against French colonial rule and later against US-backed South Vietnam, ultimately reuniting Vietnam under communist control.

What was the significance of the Great Leap Forward in China?

Mao's campaign aimed at rapid industrialization and collectivization that led to significant failures, famine, and millions of deaths.

What led to the Iranian Revolution of 1979?

Public discontent with the autocratic rule of Shah Pahlavi and dissatisfaction with his policies led to the establishment of a theocracy.

How did land reform affect Latin America?

Land reform aimed to redistribute land from large landowners to peasants, leading to increased access in some cases, but also resistance from landowners and foreign companies.