Decolonization & Legacy of Colonization
Algeria
Indonesia
Ghana
Philippines
Kenya
India
Watch this video for context on decolonization. You can use this UNGRADED worksheet to guide you.
Choose 1 of the countries above. You can use these slides to view video in presentation mode. Or click on images above to access resources,
Take notes as you read and watch sources about this country’s independence movement and the lasting impact of colonization.
Use the notes organizer to answer the two graded questions on the next page.
Your Country: ___________________________________
Source
Notes organizer - for your use (not graded)
Independence Movement Article
People/Groups involved in the independence movement.
How did the colonizer respond to the people’s demand for independence?
When did the nation gain their independence?
How did the nation gain their independence?
According to the article, how was the Nation shaped by their independence movement?
Independence Movement Video
Legacy of Imperialism Article
According to the source, the people gained their independence through(check all that apply)
Peaceful Protest
War
Provide Evidence on how you know!
According to the source, what's the legacy (lasting impact) of imperialism? Think Political, Social ,Economic, Cultural, Environmental Impacts
When citing, cite which information came from which source. (i.e. In article from the Atlantic, the author, Max Fisher argued ____) You can include paraphrased or quoted information, as appropriate)
Questions to Answer in your own words. Cite your sources. (graded)
Describe the nature of the Independence movement. Use the sources provided. Cite your sources as you answer these questions.
Who was involved?
Actions taken?
Challenges?
Short term Outcome?
What was the long term impact of imperialism in this nation? Cite examples from your reading, identifying your sources from the provided documents.
Cite your sources.
Use internal citations to identify where you got information for your responses. (i.e. In the article by ____ it said_____). _______ [author’s name] showed _______ in the article titled _____.
