WOC Relations With Indigenous People

Question 1

What influenced nationalism: legacy of WW2

Answer 1

Southeast Asian rapid Japanese victories and conquest in Malaya and Burma destroyed the Asian notions of British invincibility

Black soldiers had fought alongside white

Question 2

What influenced nationalism: Economic and social discontent

Answer 2

Rapid post-war economic growth was at the expense of traditional farming when the British schemes failed it was the locals who suffered

Question 3

What influenced nationalism: ethnic and religious rivalries

Answer 3

British favoured certain groups for running colonial government causing suspicions and attacks

Question 4

What influenced nationalism: mass political parties

Answer 4

Use of mass mobilisation and mass action to achieve their aims