Lesson 30 of 84 · Nationalism
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After World War II, the global landscape was profoundly altered by the waves of decolonization, where nations in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean sought independence from colonial powers.
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After World War II, the global landscape was profoundly altered by the waves of decolonization, where nations in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean sought independence from colonial powers. Nationalism became a unifying theme in these struggles, as leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana and Sukarno in Indonesia rallied their countries against imperial rule. The post-war era saw a significant increase in the number of sovereign nations, leading to new challenges in governance, economic development, and international relations.
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Kwame Nkrumah led Ghana to become the first African nation to gain independence in 1957.
Sukarno declared Indonesia's independence in 1945 after Japanese occupation.
Decolonization often involved both political and cultural revitalization efforts.
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1 of 2Which country was the first in Africa to gain independence after World War II?
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