Self-Determination

Philosophy of a nation having a choice of its own government, religion, and overall national identity. Pushed by western leaders, such as Woodrow Wilson, following World War I. Many leaders in (former) colonies looked to this ideal as a basis for independence movements, and in some cases revolution, against their colonial overlords. One example of self-determination in practice was the British promise of self-determination to the Indians in exchange for aid in WWI, the eventual granting, Britain was a wee bit reluctant at first, of this promise led to the Indian and Pakistinian states that exist today.

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Created by: Charlie & Dirk (May 19, 2009)