Independence Movements in Developing Regions Quiz

India gained independence from British colonial rule through a nonviolent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Kwame Nkrumah was a prominent leader in Ghana's independence movement and became the country's first Prime Minister and President.

Most African countries gained independence from colonial rule during the 1960s, marking the end of European imperialism in Africa.

Fidel Castro led the Cuban Revolution, which resulted in the country's independence from colonial rule.

Vietnam gained independence from French colonial rule in 1954 after the famous battle of Dien Bien Phu.

Ahmed Ben Bella played a significant role in Algeria's independence movement and became the country's first president after independence.

Jamaica gained independence from British rule in 1962.

The Mau Mau Uprising took place in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, during the struggle for independence from British colonial rule.

Indonesia was led by Sukarno during its struggle for independence against Dutch colonialism.

Simon Bolivar played a key role in the fight for independence in Venezuela, as well as in several other Latin American countries.

Jomo Kenyatta was the leader of the Kenya African Union (KAU) during the independence movement in Kenya and later became the country's first President.

Myanmar achieved independence through a peaceful movement led by Aung San Suu Kyi, though the country continues to face political challenges.