Topic 8.6 · c. 1900–present

Newly Independent States

New nations faced challenges of governance, development, and national unity. Leaders debated how to build economies and navigate Cold War politics.

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New nations faced challenges of governance, development, and national unity. Leaders debated how to build economies and navigate Cold War politics.

Example 1India

India built democratic institutions while confronting partition and development.

Example 2Egypt

Egypt pursued development and greater regional influence under Nasser.

Example 3nonalignment

Nonalignment let some new states avoid formal membership in either Cold War bloc.

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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions

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Question 01

Which example fits this clue? This example built democratic institutions while confronting partition and development.

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Question 02

Which example fits this clue? This example pursued development and greater regional influence under Nasser.

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Question 03

Which example fits this clue? This example let some new states avoid formal membership in either Cold War bloc.

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02 / Write with evidence

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What challenges followed independence?

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Explain how the examples support your claim.

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New nations faced challenges of governance, development, and national unity. India built democratic institutions while confronting partition and development. Egypt pursued development and greater regional influence under Nasser.

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India

India built democratic institutions while confronting partition and development.

Egypt

Egypt pursued development and greater regional influence under Nasser.

nonalignment

Nonalignment let some new states avoid formal membership in either Cold War bloc.

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