Post-war Nationalist Movements
Definition
These are political movements that emerged in various countries after World War II which sought independence from colonial rule.
Related terms
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country.
Self-determination: The principle in international law that nations have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status with no external compulsion or external interference.
Neo-colonialism: The practice of using capitalism, globalization, cultural imperialism, and conditional aid to influence a developing country instead of direct military control or indirect political control.
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AP European History - 9.1 Context of the Cold War and Contemporary Europe
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