Modern independence movements and the ending of colonial rule. Current international relations remain in World Affairs.
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Which French president granted Algeria independence in 1962?
De Gaulle backed self-determination for Algeria even though it split his own supporters and sparked an army revolt.
What does the black star on Ghana's flag symbolize?
Ghana's flag uses red, gold, and green with a black star that later appeared on other African flags as a freedom symbol.
Which empire ended its rule over India in 1947?
British control in India built up over nearly 200 years after the East India Company expanded in the 1700s.
Which European country did Algeria win independence from in 1962?
France ruled Algeria as part of France itself rather than a distant colony, which made the war especially bitter.
Which leader became Ghana's first prime minister at independence in 1957?
Nkrumah led the Convention People's Party and declared Ghana free at the Polo Grounds in Accra on March 6, 1957.
Which new country was created by the 1947 partition of India?
Partition divided British India into Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan, displacing millions.
Which movement led Algeria's fight for independence from France?
The Front launched the revolt on All Saints Day 1954 with coordinated attacks across Algeria.
Who became independent India's first prime minister in 1947?
Nehru marked independence with a midnight speech about India keeping its meeting with destiny.
Which Indonesian city's 1945 battle against Allied forces is honored on Heroes Day?
The costly November battle against British forces rallied Indonesian support for continued resistance.
Which 1962 agreements ended the Algerian War of Independence?
The accords let French settlers choose citizenship, and most of the nearly one million settlers left for France.