National Self-Determination

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National Self-Determination
Have any of you ever been involved in a
protest? What was it about? For those who have
never been involved in a protest, what would
motivate you to take action? Anything?
Read the caption to Figure 8-1 on page 180 How
do each of these photographs show examples of
national self-determination?
Find a partner read page 181 and work through the
questions and Review both of the Key Terms by
writing out a guess of what you think each of
them means
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What is National Self-Determination?
Read pages 182-183
Using the subject National Self-Determination,
complete the Point-Proof-Comment Handout To
assist you, use the following four points With a
partner, complete the remaining aspects of the
handout When finished, complete the
Reflect and Respond
National Self-Determination
National self-determination is a peoples power
to control their own affairs
Kosovo had been part of Yugoslavia, then of
Serbia, until it declared independence in 2008
This may not bring an end to the conflict in the
area and the UNs continuing presence could be
seen as an attempt to prevent others from
regaining or taking control of the region
At the end of World War I, it was hoped that
self-determination would bring lasting peace
This concept was articulated and supported by
American president Woodrow Wilson
It did not apply to all nations and it has not
succeeded in bringing peace to the world
The desire for self-determination can unite
people or drive them apart
American historian Louis L. Snyder makes this
point in the Encyclopedia of Nationalism
Nation-states must decide how they will deal with
the divisions that can occur among citizens
The right to self-determination is reflected in
the charter of the United Nations and defined by
the International Court of Justice as belonging
to peoples as well as to governments, but it is
not clear what should happen when peoples within
nation-states want self-determination
Kosovos independence, for example, was
recognized by some governments but not by others,
nor by the UN
States which formally recognize Kosovo
States that do not recognize Kosovo
The right of Aboriginal peoples to govern
themselves within nation-states is often
especially complex and unclear
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And Finally
Begin a list of terms from this chapter, which
include Any term/phrase/concept that would be
considered important in helping you with your
Investigative Report Any suggestions as to
what you should include?
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What Are Some Effects of Pursuing National
Self-Determination?
Read the top half of page 184 Return to the
partner you completed the Reflect and Response
with on page 183 Complete the Activity Does
Kosovo meet their criteria? Why or why not?
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Decolonization and Self-Determination Indochina
and Tibet
With your partner, read each of the sections
below, taking brief jot-notes for each of the
sections on the handout provided Decolonization
and Self-Determination (p.
184) Decolonization in Indochina (p. 185) The
Vietnam War (p. 185) A 36 Second
History Cambodia, Justice, and the Pursuit of
National Self-Determination (p. 186) Tibet and
the Pursuit of National Self-Determination (p.
187)
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Cambodia Khmer Rouge 1975 to 1979 Part One
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Cambodia Khmer Rouge 1975 to 1979 Part Two
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Dalai Lama
Read the following
The armed invasion of Tibet for the incorporation
of Tibet in Communist China through sheer
physical force is a clear case of aggression. As
long as the people of Tibet are compelled by
force to become a part of China against their
will and consent, the present invasion of Tibet
will be the grossest instance of the violation of
the weak by the strong. We therefore appeal
through you to the nations of the world to
intercede in our behalf and restrain Chinese
aggression. Dalai Lama, to the United Nations,
1950
Why did the UN fail to respond to the Dalai
Lamas appeal? What message does this failure
send about the U.N.s position on
self-determination? Should the UN express a
position on self-determination, or should the
organization take a neutral stance? What is the
Chinese governments view? Do you agree or
disagree?
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And Finally
Continue with your list of terms from this
chapter, which include Any term/phrase/concept
that would be considered important in helping you
with your Investigative Report Any
suggestions as to what you should include?
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Successor States
Read pages 190-192 Respond to all three of the
Activities
Newsreel on Indias Pakistans Independence
Respond to the following statements with one of
the four responses Include a written rationale
for your response Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree Strongly Disagree The people who live in
a region should decide which nation-state they
will join Mohandas Gandhi demanded that India
become independent too quickly Pakistan and
India should not have become separate successor
states The division of India made conflict and
the resulting violence inevitable The UN
should demand a plebiscite in Kashmir or the
violence will continue A direct vote by all the
eligible voters on an issue of national importance
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Positive and Negative Consequences of the Pursuit
of Self-Determination
Using the handout, complete the Reflect and
Respond on page 192
South Asians India, Pakistan and Kashmir
An Example
Partition into India and East and West Pakistan
Non-violent independence movement
Mohandas Gandhis Quit India campaigns in the
1930s and 1940s
Division into separate successor states
Success in achieving independence from Britain
Independence achieved in 1947
Violence between Muslims and Hindus
The conflict led to many deaths
India and West and East Pakistan (later
Bangladesh) established
Kashmiris right to self-determination still in
dispute
Plebiscite has still not been held, and violence
continues in Kashmir
Establishment of independent successor states
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And Finally
Continue with your list of terms from this
chapter, which include Any term/phrase/concept
that would be considered important in helping you
with your Investigative Report Any
suggestions as to what you should include?
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What Are Some Effects On Canada Of Pursuing
National Self-Determination?
Read the opening half of page 193
Get into groups of four
Momentarily, you will be numbered off one through
four. Each of you will go to one of the four
assigned EXPERT groups and complete a brief
summary using the handout Pursuit of National
Self-Determination in Canada You will have
approximately 15-20 minutes to do this. 1
First Nations Pursuit of Self-Determination
(Pages 193-194) 2 Inuit Pursuit of
Self-Determination (Pages 194-195) 3 Métis
Pursuit of Self-Determination (Page 196) 4
Quebec and National Self-Determination (Page
197) When finished, return to your original
group of four and share your EXPERTISE with your
other three group members. They will do the same
for you. When you are done, you will have
information on all four readings
Complete the Reflect and Respond on page 197
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And Finally
Continue with your list of terms from this
chapter, which include Any term/phrase/concept
that would be considered important in helping you
with your Investigative Report Any
suggestions as to what you should include?
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What Are Some Unintended Consequences Of The
Pursuit of National Self-Determination?
Refuges From Selected Countries - 2006
Review the chart In 2006, about 32 million
people were living as refugees around the
world What do you think the quality of life is
like for refugees? What do you think it would
be like to be uprooted from your home, forced to
flee your community and be separated from your
family? Should Canada and other developed
nations take in more refugees?
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Unintended Consequences of the Pursuit of
Self-Determination
With a partner, read pages 199-201 Using the
handout, make notes and summarize what you have
read in each of the three sections
Again... Should Canada and other developed
nations take in more refugees?
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Why Doesnt the U.N. Just Step In and Quickly
Resolve the Refugee Dilemma?
Respond to the question above Respond to the
questions in each of these images on pages
199-200
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And Finally
Complete your list of terms from this chapter,
which include Any term/phrase/concept that
would be considered important in helping you with
your Investigative Report Any suggestions as
to what you should include?
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Think About Your Challenge
Prepare an investigative report on a historical
or contemporary nationalist movement On the
question To What Extent Should National
Interest Be Pursued? Review page 203 Are you
ready? Your Challenges Are Due In Four
Sleeps!
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To What Extent Should National Interest Be
Pursued?
Are you prepared for Related Issue 2
Exam? When is it? Monday Where will it be
held? Room 24 Who has to write it? You What
will be on it? 40 Multiple Choice Questions Why
will I be here? Cause youd rather spend a
class writing an exam than listen to Mr. Edwards!