1. The Colonies Become New Nations
The Indian Subcontinent
Southeast Asia
Africa
The Middle-East

2. India Struggle Against British Rule
Indian independence movement intensifies after WWII
Country is split
Hindus and Muslims

3. Partition and Bloodshed
British split India into two countries
India – Hindu
Pakistan – Muslim
Grants independence to both 1947

4. Pakistan Copes with Freedom
Two separate states
West Pakistan
East Pakistan
Civil War Erupts
East wins
Becomes new nation of Bangladesh

5. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Struggle
Political instability
Economic hardship
Natural disasters
Sri Lanka
Independence in 1948
Population split
Sinhalese
Tamils
Struggle continues today

6. The Philippines Achieves Independence
U.S. grants independence 1946
Aid
Trade
Military bases

7. British Colonies Gain Independence
Malaysia and Singapore
Federation of Malaya created 1957
Singapore breaks away in 1965
Burma Experiences Turmoil
Burma (Myanmar) wins independence from British 1948

8. Indonesia Gains Independence from the Dutch
Gains independence in 1949
Struggle for democracy
Military rule

9. New Nations in Africa
Ghana
British colony
Independence 1957

10. New Nations in Africa
Kenya
British colony
Independence 1963

11. New Nations in Africa
Algeria
French colony
Independence 1962

12. New Nations in Africa
Congo
Colony of Belgium
Independence 1960

13. New Nations in Africa
Angola
Colony of Portugal
Independence 1975

14. Conflicts in the Middle East Israel Becomes a State
A Jewish Nation
Both Jews and Palestinians make historic claims to Palestine
UN votes for formation of Jewish, Palestinian states in 1947
Palestinians, nearby Arab nations reject creation of Israel

15. Israel and Arab States in Conflict
Wars Break Out
Arab neighbors attack Israel the day after it becomes a new nation
1956 Suez Conflict
1967 Six Day War
1973 Arab-Israeli War
PLO Struggles for own state