PEACEST 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: British Salt, Nonviolent Resistance, Tax Resistance
1 Sep 2016
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30 multiple choice (1 mark each = 30 marks) complete all questions. 4 short answers (5 marks each = 20 marks) choose from a list of 8. Achievement of independence gained by colonial peoples in the 20th century (more rapidly post-wwii) 1945 to end of 20th century number of nation states grows from 50-192. Important because it was violent, and a legacy that we see in the world in present day. Through the process of decolonization: new strategies on how to achieve peace rise up. Wwi and interwar years: growth in nationalism, frustration for lack of recognition of efforts during war. Decline (economic and political) of the imperial powers- the european powers couldn"t afford to fight their colonies. Colonial nationalism rise of resistance in colonies to oppression/varying strategies to push for independence. Pressure from us and ussr on european powers. Promotion of self-determination for the people and made by the people.
