Nationalist and decolonization movements employed a variety of methods, including nonviolent resistance and armed struggle. Tensions and conflicts often continued after independence as new challenges arose.

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Introduction to Decolonization & Nationalism
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10.07 - Introduction to Decolonization & Nationalism
Global History II
10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.A Unit Intro and Vocab: Introduction to Decolonization & Nationalism
Inquiry Question
What does decolonization mean? Where did decolonization occur?
Learning Objective
Students will review timelines, maps, and vocabulary terms in order to be better prepared for using disciplinary language appropriate for the following unit.
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10.7
KEY IDEA: DECOLONIZATION AND NATIONALISM (1900–2000): Nationalist and decolonization movements employed a variety of methods, including nonviolent resistance and armed struggle. Tensions and conflicts often continued after independence as new challenges arose.
10.7a
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Independence movements in India and Indochina developed in response to European control.
10.7b
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: African independence movements gained strength as European states struggled economically after World War II. European efforts to limit African nationalist movements were often unsuccessful.
10.7c
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Nationalism in the Middle East was often influenced by factors such as religious beliefs and secularism.
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What does decolonization mean? Where did decolonization occur?
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Vocabulary & Terms Index: Decolonization & Nationalism
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10.07 - Vocabulary & Terms Index: Decolonization & Nationalism
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10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.A Unit Intro and Vocab: Vocabulary & Terms Index: Decolonization & Nationalism
Index of all the vocabulary used in 10.07.
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10.7
KEY IDEA: DECOLONIZATION AND NATIONALISM (1900–2000): Nationalist and decolonization movements employed a variety of methods, including nonviolent resistance and armed struggle. Tensions and conflicts often continued after independence as new challenges arose.
10.7a
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Independence movements in India and Indochina developed in response to European control.
10.7b
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: African independence movements gained strength as European states struggled economically after World War II. European efforts to limit African nationalist movements were often unsuccessful.
10.7c
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Nationalism in the Middle East was often influenced by factors such as religious beliefs and secularism.
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B - South & Southeast Asian Independence Movements See 5 itemsHide 5 items

Independence movements in India and Indochina developed in response to European control.

1 - Indian Nationalist Movements (1857-1919)
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10.07.A.1 - Indian Nationalist Movements (1857-1919)
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10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.B - South & Southeast Asian Independence Movements: 1 - Indian Nationalist Movements (1857-1919)
Inquiry Question
What historical context led to the Indian Independence Movement?
Learning Objective
Students will practice writing a historical essay by reading several essay style texts describing British rule in India and Indian resistances.
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10.7a1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore Gandhi’s nonviolent nationalist movement and nationalist efforts led by the Muslim League aimed at the masses that resulted in a British-partitioned subcontinent.
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What historical context led to the Indian Independence Movement?
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2 - Gandhi & the Nonviolence Movement (1915-1947)
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10.07.A.2 - Gandhi & the Nonviolence Movement (1915-1947)
Global History II
10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.B - South & Southeast Asian Independence Movements: 2 - Gandhi & the Nonviolence Movement (1915-1947)
Inquiry Question
Why was Nonviolence an effective tactic to use against British colonial control of India?
Learning Objective
Students will examine several quotes, video clips, and primary sources in order to evaluate the effectiveness of nonviolence as a tactic to resist colonial rule.
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CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore Gandhi’s nonviolent nationalist movement and nationalist efforts led by the Muslim League aimed at the masses that resulted in a British-partitioned subcontinent.
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3 - Partition & Independence of India & Pakistan (1906-1947)
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10.07.A.3 - Partition & Independence of India & Pakistan (1906-1947)
Global History II
10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.B - South & Southeast Asian Independence Movements: 3 - Partition & Independence of India & Pakistan (1906-1947)
Inquiry Question
What were the causes and effects of partition on the independence of India and Pakistan?
Learning Objective
Students will compare and analyze maps and primary sources describing the events leading up to and immediately following the partition and independence of India and Pakistan in order to understand the cause and effects of partition on newly decolonized nations.
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CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore Gandhi’s nonviolent nationalist movement and nationalist efforts led by the Muslim League aimed at the masses that resulted in a British-partitioned subcontinent.
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What were the causes and effects of partition on the independence of India and Pakistan?
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4 - French Indochina, the Vietnam War, & Hồ Chí Minh (1858-1979)
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10.07.A.4 - French Indochina, the Vietnam War, & Hồ Chí Minh (1858-1979)
Global History II
10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.B - South & Southeast Asian Independence Movements: 4 - French Indochina, the Vietnam War, & Hồ Chí Minh (1858-1979)
Inquiry Question
Why was Hồ Chí Minh and the Vietnamese resistance successful?
How was Hồ Chí Minh’s methods and ideas different from other decolonization movements?
Learning Objective
Students will analyze the events leading to and methods used in achieving Vietnamese independence in order to compare and contrast Hồ Chí Minh with Gandhi.
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10.6b1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will investigate the efforts to expand and contain communism in Cuba, Vietnam, and Afghanistan from multiple perspectives.
10.7a
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Independence movements in India and Indochina developed in response to European control.
10.7a2
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will compare and contrast the ideologies and methodologies of Gandhi and Ho Chi Minh as nationalist leaders.
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Why was Hồ Chí Minh and the Vietnamese resistance successful? How was Hồ Chí Minh’s methods and ideas different from other decolonization movements?
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Bonus: Indian Independence Timeline Overview
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10.7 SQ 4. What led to Indian Independence from Great Britain?
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10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.B - South & Southeast Asian Independence Movements: Bonus: Indian Independence Timeline Overview
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1 - Pan-Africanism and Independence (1847-1990)
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10.07.B.1 - Pan-Africanism and Independence (1847-1990)
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10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.C - African Independence Movements: 1 - Pan-Africanism and Independence (1847-1990)
Inquiry Question
How was Pan-Africanism influential for African independence movements?
Learning Objective
Students will examine the origins and ideas of Pan-Africanism in order to better explain the motivations and goals of the African Independence Movement.
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CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: African independence movements gained strength as European states struggled economically after World War II. European efforts to limit African nationalist movements were often unsuccessful.
10.7b1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore at least two of these three African independence movements: Ghana, Algeria, Kenya.
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2 - African Independence Movements: Ghana, Algeria, & Kenya
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10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
10.07.C - African Independence Movements: 2 - African Independence Movements: Ghana, Algeria, & Kenya
Inquiry Question
How did African countries gain independence in the second half of the 20th century?
Learning Objective
Students will be able to explain why and how African countries like Ghana, Algeria, and Kenya gained their independence by presenting symbols and key events.
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CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: African independence movements gained strength as European states struggled economically after World War II. European efforts to limit African nationalist movements were often unsuccessful.
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CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore at least two of these three African independence movements: Ghana, Algeria, Kenya.
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End of Unit Assessment- Global II Exam Aligned
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10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
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10.7
KEY IDEA: DECOLONIZATION AND NATIONALISM (1900–2000): Nationalist and decolonization movements employed a variety of methods, including nonviolent resistance and armed struggle. Tensions and conflicts often continued after independence as new challenges arose.
10.7a
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Independence movements in India and Indochina developed in response to European control.
10.7a1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore Gandhi’s nonviolent nationalist movement and nationalist efforts led by the Muslim League aimed at the masses that resulted in a British-partitioned subcontinent.
10.7a2
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will compare and contrast the ideologies and methodologies of Gandhi and Ho Chi Minh as nationalist leaders.
10.7b
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: African independence movements gained strength as European states struggled economically after World War II. European efforts to limit African nationalist movements were often unsuccessful.
10.7b1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore at least two of these three African independence movements: Ghana, Algeria, Kenya.
10.7c
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Nationalism in the Middle East was often influenced by factors such as religious beliefs and secularism.
10.7c1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will investigate Zionism, the mandates created at the end of World War I, and Arab nationalism.
10.7c2
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will examine the creation of the State of Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
10.7d
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Nationalism in China influenced the removal of the imperial regime, led to numerous conflicts, and resulted in the formation of the communist People’s Republic of China.
10.7d1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will trace the Chinese Civil War, including the role of warlords, nationalists, communists, and the world wars that resulted in the division of China into a communist-run People’s Republic of China and a nationalist-run Taiwan.
10.7d2
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will investigate political, economic, and social policies under Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping and compare and contrast these policies.
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End of Unit Assessment- NEW Global II Exam Aligned- Teacher Materials
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10.07: Decolonization & Nationalism
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10.7
KEY IDEA: DECOLONIZATION AND NATIONALISM (1900–2000): Nationalist and decolonization movements employed a variety of methods, including nonviolent resistance and armed struggle. Tensions and conflicts often continued after independence as new challenges arose.
10.7a
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Independence movements in India and Indochina developed in response to European control.
10.7a1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore Gandhi’s nonviolent nationalist movement and nationalist efforts led by the Muslim League aimed at the masses that resulted in a British-partitioned subcontinent.
10.7a2
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will compare and contrast the ideologies and methodologies of Gandhi and Ho Chi Minh as nationalist leaders.
10.7b
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: African independence movements gained strength as European states struggled economically after World War II. European efforts to limit African nationalist movements were often unsuccessful.
10.7b1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will explore at least two of these three African independence movements: Ghana, Algeria, Kenya.
10.7c
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Nationalism in the Middle East was often influenced by factors such as religious beliefs and secularism.
10.7c1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will investigate Zionism, the mandates created at the end of World War I, and Arab nationalism.
10.7c2
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will examine the creation of the State of Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
10.7d
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Nationalism in China influenced the removal of the imperial regime, led to numerous conflicts, and resulted in the formation of the communist People’s Republic of China.
10.7d1
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will trace the Chinese Civil War, including the role of warlords, nationalists, communists, and the world wars that resulted in the division of China into a communist-run People’s Republic of China and a nationalist-run Taiwan.
10.7d2
CONTENT SPECIFICATION: Students will investigate political, economic, and social policies under Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping and compare and contrast these policies.
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10.7 Enduring Issues Check-in
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