Nkrumah, Kwame
(1909-1972) Independence leader who help lead Ghana out of European imperialism after World War II.
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Nationalism & Nation-States
nation-state
An independent state or country.
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nationalism
Pride in oneﾒs country or culture, often excessive in nature.
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Nasser, Gamal Abdel
(1918-1970) President of Egypt from 1956 to 1970. He was the most influential leader of the Arab world during his lifetime. He supported the idea of Pan Arabism, where all Arab nations should unite. Also supported the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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Nasser, Gamal Abdel
(1918-1970) President of Egypt from 1956 to 1970. He was responsible for nationalizing the Suez Canal, and was an important leader to the Arab world. He was often at odds with the West and Israel.
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Muslim League
Nationalist movement in India by the Islamic population who did not feel represented by the Indian National Congress. They initially formed to protect Muslim rights, but later called for an independent state.
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monarchy
A political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch.
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modernization
To change something to make it conform to modern standards
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militarism
Political policy that is dominated by the military and the competitive buildup of arms.
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Middle East
Geo-Political designation of the area stretching from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the western side of the Indian subcontinent. Consists of countries such as Israel, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
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