Cram Packet 1914 to Present BIG IDEAS: The 20th Century was a time when the world got “smaller.” Communication and transportation made it possible to connect to every part of the globe and even into outer space. The United States came to dominate the world during the 20th century and our culture spread everywhere (McWorld) Not every part of the globe felt comfortable with the Americanization of the world. American values can be interpreted as being based upon consumerism‚ greed‚ sex‚ and
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as Libya decolonizing from Italy. The Treaty of Peace with Italy in 1947 forced Italy to relinquish sovereignty over all its colonies‚ including Libya.1 Decolonization is the act of a country freeing itself from another country that has taken over the government and changed the culture. Three characteristics our class described as decolonization include; being under the rule of another country‚ creating a new government‚ and taking apart a colony. Although there were many colonies that decolonized
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“Murderous and Decisive Struggle” (Fanon 39). “French imperialists … have violated our Fatherland and oppressed our fellow citizens. They have acted contrary to the ideals of humanity and justice” (Minh 1). Ho Chi Minh describes the effects of French colonization in a similarly to Frantz Fanon‚ who writes about practical and moral violence as a response to psychological and physical violence (Fanon). Practical violence has a clear purpose. As a means to an end it is undeniable‚ unstoppable and
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Notes on ’Africa since 1940 – the past of the present’ by Frederick Cooper Cambridge University Press; 2002 Chapter 1: Introduction: from colonies to third world "Africa’s present did not emerge from an abrupt proclamation of independence‚ but from a long‚ convoluted and still ongoing process" (p.6) · concept of gatekeeper states; raising taxes on import/exports‚ but not widely controlling · continuity and change run parallel and interact‚ i.e. – institutions we think of as ’Western’
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globalization 3.0‚ a movement of decolonization. Many countries that were previously colonized‚ encountered issues with getting back on their feet in all aspects. Thus‚ leading to the U.S intervening because they needed help to establish power of their own taking advantage on countries that depend on them. However‚ the U.S began to take advantage of their power causing them to reject Americans and gain back their independence. Therefore‚ in the midst of the Cold War‚ decolonization was shaped
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Spring 2012 Civ-II Study Questions for Final Exam Date and Time: (Section 09) 1:00-3:00pm‚ Monday‚ April 30‚ 2012 (Section E2) 6:00-8:00pm‚ Monday‚ April 30‚ 2012 Location: Classroom Important Instruction: The final exam covers the last few chapters (29‚ 30‚ 32‚ 33 and 34) of the textbook. The slides we used in class have already been uploaded to ANGEL. To prepare for the test‚ you must combine studying my slides with textbook reading. This exam will be somewhat different
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Fall 2013 Civ-II Study Guide for the Final Exam Date and Time: 1:00-3:00pm‚ Friday‚ Dec. 13‚ 2013 Location: Our Classroom ================================================= Instructions: The final exam covers Part 6 and Part 7 (from Chapter 28 to Chapter 33) of the textbook. The slides we used in class have already been uploaded to ANGEL. To prepare for the exam‚ you must combine studying my slides with textbook reading. This exam will be somewhat different from the first two exams
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Introduction Both in The Wretched of the Earth and The Battle of Algiers we are presented with the harsh reality that is the French colony of Algiers during the post-war period. Both works focus very strongly on the use of violence but both adopt a very different approach in justifying its use. On one hand‚ The Battle of Algiers presents us with an ever-escalating conflict in which neither of the parties of the conflict seems entirely right. On the other hand‚ Fanon argues that violence is a catharsis
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Decolonization in Indonesia Reynaldi Gunawan Grade 12 Indonesia started their decolonization process at 1820. It took them about 130 years to successfully decolonized themselves from the Dutch‚ which happened in 1950. They Dutch already colonized Indonesia even way before 1820‚ but Indonesia started the struggle in the year 1820. Even though Indonesia gained independence in 1945‚ they haven’t get rid of the Dutch until 1950‚ so the process of decolonization ended at 1950 instead of 1945. It
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Colonialism affected every part of African society‚ and its effects continue decades after decolonization. Changes in religion‚ education‚ and urbanization began when Europeans first settled in the continent and started to inject their own culture into existing African communities. The institutions set up by colonizers have remained standing since decolonization‚ both in place of and in addition to the traditional institutions. The consequences of European imperialism are felt in nearly every aspect
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