Homework: The Struggle for Independence
As World War II ended, the people of African and Asian nations found themselves struggling to find social justice and economic growth as they began their quest for independence. In this homework, you will begin to answer these very questions as you describe one country's journey during the decolonization period.
To prepare for this homework:
o Review the readings in this week's Learning Resources regarding Asian and African thoughts about Western influences and impacts.
o Review the articles in this week's Learning Resources to learn more about politics and leadership in Asian and African nations as they struggle for independence.
o Draw from this week's reading and consider the nationalist struggles for independence following World War II.
o Consider the changes that the people of Asia and Africa faced. How did they fare after European and Western control was removed? What internal struggles ensued?
o Reflect upon European and Western influences on Asian and African nations.
o Think about what it would be like to live in a nation that was under control of another nation. What would life be like if you did not know the liberty of freedom? What social, economic, and political struggles would you and your nation encounter during this time?
Task:
Compose a 2 to 3 page essay in which you do the following:
• Choose one of the following:
o One country from Southeast Asia, OR
o One country from Africa, OR
o The country of India
• Describe the path to economic growth, social justice, and eventual independence pursued by this country during the period of decolonization after 1945.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.