Lesson 27 of 84 · Nationalism
⭐ 30 XPnationalism: Lesson 27
The impact of nationalism was not limited to Western Europe; it also influenced colonies and territories around the world.
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The impact of nationalism was not limited to Western Europe; it also influenced colonies and territories around the world. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, nationalist movements emerged in Africa, Asia, and the Americas as colonized peoples sought independence. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi in India and Jose Marti in Cuba inspired their nations to reclaim sovereignty through nonviolent resistance and armed struggle, respectively. These movements often sparked broader discussions about identity, culture, and self-governance.
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Mahatma Gandhi led the Indian independence movement using nonviolent resistance.
José Martí was a key figure in the Cuban War of Independence against Spanish rule.
Nationalist movements in colonized regions often drew from local traditions and cultures.
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