1. Decolonization in the Global South
Process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country.
Decolonization was gradual and peaceful for some, but it was violent for others, where native rebellions were energized by nationalism.
After World War II, European countries generally lacked the wealth and political support necessary to suppress faraway revolts; they also faced opposition from the new superpowers, the U.S. and the Soviet Union, both of which had taken positions against colonialism.

2. What is meant by global south?
Brandt Line
1980
What is meant by global south?
The North possess 80% of the world’s wealth
The South only 20%
Positives of Map:
Simplifies data so that it's easy to understand.
GDP is used which is an easy to access data source.
Negatives of Map:
Doesn't include some countries which are more economically developed.
Generalised patterns with some countries above the Brandt line less developed less than some below
North
and
South

3. MEDCs LEDCs LDCs More Economically developed countries
Less economically developed Countries
LDCs
Least develop countries
What is development?
Why focus on economic development?
How does this help us avoid “White Man’s Burden” syndrome?

4. 1st, 2nd & 3rd 1st - democratic 2nd – communist 3rd non allied
The three worlds as they were separated during the Cold War era, each with its respective allies as of the period between 30 April 1975 (the fall of Saigon) and 23 August 1975 (the communist takeover in Laos). Colors do not represent current economic development.

5. What are/were the challenges for countries gaining independence from colonial rule?
Language
Ethnicity
Religion
Class
Education
High population growth
Established industrialized nations
Congo 1960
17 graduated university
120 political parties
Africans had no experience in political office
95% of Congo’s assets belong to whites

6. 2009 LDCs 10% of world population Where are most LDCs located?
To what extent can the problems in LDCs be blamed on colonization?
2009 LDCs 10% of world population
Where are most LDCs located?
difference
Gap between rich and poor countries is increasing – poorest countries are marginalized

7. What circumstances led to the end of colonialism after WWII? – 694-695
World Wars weaken power of European Imperial States
World Wars show lack of moral superiority of Europeans
New Super Powers support National Self-determination
New Super Powers oppose old European colonial empires
United Nations support end of colonialism
Rise of Western educated elite in colonies
Lower classes also see problems in colonial rule
Colonial powers can still profit without having colonies