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Decolonization Movements
After WWII, weakened European powers faced widespread independence movements across Africa and Asia, achieved through both negotiation and armed struggle.
Overview
India achieved independence in 1947 largely through Gandhi's nonviolent resistance movement; Algeria's independence from France in 1962 came after a prolonged, violent war. Comparing DIFFERENT paths to decolonization (negotiated vs. violent) is a key comparative theme.
Practice Quiz
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What is a key difference between India's and Algeria's paths to independence?