Anti-Colonial Movements
Definition
Anti-colonial movements refer to efforts by people living in colonized regions to resist foreign domination and achieve political independence.
Analogy
Imagine you're renting a room in your own house to a guest who gradually starts taking over more space, imposing their rules, and exploiting your resources. You'd likely start a movement with your family members (anti-colonial movement) to regain control over your home (independence).
Related terms
Decolonization: This is the process through which colonies become independent from colonial powers.
Nationalism: A political ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and seeks its sovereignty over its homeland.
Imperialism: A policy or ideology where power is extended through domination by one country over other countries or territories either through force or diplomacy.
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- Whom among these figures significantly influenced anti-colonial movements during times of imperial expansion?
- Which indigenous response to imperialism best reflects the anti-colonial movements of the 20th century?
- What is a major reason for anti-colonial movements at the end of the Imperial Age?
- What was one key consequence of anti-colonial movements in Africa during the 20th century?
- Which event served as a catalyst for further anti-colonial movements in Asia and Africa post World War II?
- What commonality did anti-colonial movements of mid-20th century Africa and Asia share with Latin American revolutions of early 19th century?
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