Independence Movements
Definition
Independence movements are collective actions by people within a territory to gain political freedom and sovereignty, typically from a larger political entity.
Related terms
Self-determination: The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own government.
Decolonization: The action or process of a state withdrawing from a former colony, leaving it independent.
Nationalism: A political ideology that involves loyalty and devotion to a nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining self-governance, or full sovereignty over the group's homeland.
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AP European History
AP World History: Modern
Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 4.2 Political Processes
Practice Questions (1)
Which historical event triggered a wave of independence movements across Africa during the mid-20th century?
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