Chapter 18 Nationalism Around the World
Chapter 18 Nationalism Around the World
Synopsis: Independence movements swept Africa & Asia as World War II ended. Through both violent & non-violent means, revolutionaries overthrew existing political systems to create their own nations. Nations struggled to unify their diverse populations. Authoritarian rule & military dictatorships emerged. Many struggled to create thriving economies.
Standards: 10.4.4 Describe the independence struggles of the colonized regions of the world, including the roles of leaders, and the roles of religion and ideology. 10.9 Analyze international developments in the post-WWII world. 10.10 Analyze instances of nation building in the contemporary world in the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, China, Mexico, & other parts of Latin America.
Homework & class activities:
Read 18.1 The Indian Subcontinent Achieves Freedom (pp.563-569)
- Answer questions from the Guided Reading using complete sentences (see 7 questions below)
- Complete the Reteaching Activity 18.1
Read 18.2 Southeast Asian Nations Gain Independence (pp.570-575)
- Define T & N
- Complete the Reteaching Activity
- Answer all questions using complete sentences: C (p.574), #7 (p.575), & #11 (p.594)
Read 18.3 New Nations in Africa (pp.578-582)
- Define T & N
- Take notes using the “Taking Notes” prompt p.578
- Answer questions: A & B
- Answer questions: 6, 7, 8 p.582
Read 18.4 Conflicts in the Middle East (pp.583-589)
- Define T & N
- Complete the Reteaching Activity
- Answer questions: A & B
- Answer questions: 3, 4, 7 p. 589
Read 18.5 Central Asia Struggles (p.590-593)
- Define T & N
- Take notes using the “Taking Notes” prompt p. 590
- Answer questions: A & B
- Answer questions: 4 & 5
18.1 questions
1. What were the major concerns of the Muslim League?
2. What problems had to be resolved in the months prior to independence?
3. What were the terms of the UN- arranged cease-fire between India & Pakistan in Kashmir?
4. How did Jawaharal Nehru contribute to India’s modernization & democracy?
5. What events led to the creation of the new state of Bangladesh?
6. What major problem did Prime Minister Indira Gandhi face?
7. What was the cause of turmoil in Sri Lanka?
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A major difference between the two new nations of Pakistan and India was the role religion played in the state. Pakistan established Islam as the official national religion. India’s constitution declared India a secular nation with no official religion. The difference influenced each nation’s legal system and policies on the family. Pakistan’s court system and its marriage and divorce laws, for example must all be in accordance with Islamic law. India allows Hindus and Muslims to choose to be governed by their own religious codes.
The birth of new nations was often accompanied by huge migrations of people as Europeans returned to their homelands and ethnic groups sought a more harmonious grouping. The worst of these migrations occurred with the partition of the Indian subcontinent, as Muslims moved to Pakistan and Hindus moved to India. The upheaval led to riots and massacres, and resulted in the deaths of thousands.