Comparison of the French and Dutch independence movement
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Question: Compare the independence movements in the French and the Dutch Colonies (20 marks)
The path to independence for the Caribbean progressed gradually from emancipation until the end of the nineteenth century Caribbean people was shaking off the mental, psychological and emotional trauma associated with enslavement and bonded labour. The abolition of slavery in the various colonies did not result in any significant change in the social, economic or political welfare of ex-slaves as they struggled for equality, civil and constitutional rights all of which they were denied access. However, freedom from slavery created a demand for greater freedom, and as such began the movement to independence. This thirst for independence was further incited by other Caribbean neighbours like Haiti and Cuba early fighters and attainders of their independence- this gave impetus to other colonies in the nineteenth century to try and cease their sovereignty as they now view total autonomy as being very possible.
The independence movement spread throughout the Caribbean, however, the colonies did not take the exact approach towards gaining full liberty although there were some striking similarities there were also some significant differences. Therefore, this essay seeks to make a comparison between the independence movements in the French colonies to that of the Dutch colonies.
Comparison between the independence movements in the French and the Dutch colonies
In the history of decolonization in the Caribbean there became a decisive era where the question of independence or continued colonization wavered over the colonies. The dramatic outbreaks of independence revolutions catapulted the Caribbean onto the world stage as majority of colonial and dependent territories in the Caribbean had reached a critical stage in the process of decolonization and nation building. As unwelcomed as it may have been, it also applied to the
Question: Compare the independence movements in the French and the Dutch Colonies (20 marks)
The path to independence for the Caribbean progressed gradually from emancipation until the end of the nineteenth century Caribbean people was shaking off the mental, psychological and emotional trauma associated with enslavement and bonded labour. The abolition of slavery in the various colonies did not result in any significant change in the social, economic or political welfare of ex-slaves as they struggled for equality, civil and constitutional rights all of which they were denied access. However, freedom from slavery created a demand for greater freedom, and as such began the movement to independence. This thirst for independence was further incited by other Caribbean neighbours like Haiti and Cuba early fighters and attainders of their independence- this gave impetus to other colonies in the nineteenth century to try and cease their sovereignty as they now view total autonomy as being very possible.
The independence movement spread throughout the Caribbean, however, the colonies did not take the exact approach towards gaining full liberty although there were some striking similarities there were also some significant differences. Therefore, this essay seeks to make a comparison between the independence movements in the French colonies to that of the Dutch colonies.
Comparison between the independence movements in the French and the Dutch colonies
In the history of decolonization in the Caribbean there became a decisive era where the question of independence or continued colonization wavered over the colonies. The dramatic outbreaks of independence revolutions catapulted the Caribbean onto the world stage as majority of colonial and dependent territories in the Caribbean had reached a critical stage in the process of decolonization and nation building. As unwelcomed as it may have been, it also applied to the
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