National Self-Determination Have any of you ever been involved in a protest? What was it about? For those who have never been involved in a protest, what would motivate you to take action? Anything? Read the caption to Figure 8-1 on page 180 How do each of these photographs show examples of national self- determination? Find a partner read page 181 and work through the questions and Review both of the Key Terms by writing out a guess of what you think each of them means
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National Self-DeterminationHave any of you ever been involved in a protest?
What was it about?
For those who have never been involved in a protest, what would motivate you to take action?
Anything?
Read the caption to Figure 8-1 on page 180
How do each of these photographs show examples of national self-determination?
Find a partner read page 181 and work through the questions
and
Review both of the Key Terms by writing out a guess of what you think each of them means
What is National Self-Determination?Read pages 182-183
Using the subject National Self-Determination,
complete the Point-Proof-Comment
Handout
To assist you, use the following four points
With a partner, complete the remaining aspects of the handout
When finished, complete the Reflect and Respond
National Self-Determination
National self-determination is a people’s power to control their own affairs
At the end of World War I, it was hoped that self-determination would bring lasting peace
The desire for self-determination can unite people — or drive them apart
The right to self-determination is reflected in the charter of the United Nations and defined by the International Court of Justice as belonging to peoples as well as to governments, but it is not clear what should happen when peoples within nation-states want self-determination
Kosovo had been part of Yugoslavia, then of Serbia, until it declared independence in 2008
This may not bring an end to the conflict in the area — and the UN’s continuing presence could be seen as an attempt to prevent others from regaining or taking control of the region
This concept was articulated and supported by American president Woodrow Wilson
It did not apply to all nations — and it has not succeeded in bringing peace to the world
American historian Louis L. Snyder makes this point in the Encyclopedia of Nationalism
Nation-states must decide how they will deal with the divisions that can occur among citizens
Kosovo’s independence, for example, was recognized by some governments but not by others, nor by the UN
The right of Aboriginal peoples to govern themselves within nation-states is often especially complex and unclear
States which formally recognize Kosovo States that do not recognize Kosovo
The armed invasion of Tibet for the incorporation of Tibet in Communist China through sheer physical force is a clear case of aggression. As long as the people of Tibet are
compelled by force to become a part of China against their will and consent, the present invasion of Tibet will be the grossest instance of the violation of the weak by the strong. We
therefore appeal through you to the nations of the world to intercede in our behalf and restrain Chinese aggression.
Dalai Lama, to the United Nations, 1950
Why did the UN fail to respond to the Dalai Lama’s appeal?
What message does this failure send about the U.N.’s position on self-determination?
Should the UN express a position on self-determination, or should the organization take a neutral stance?
What is the Chinese government’s view? Do you agree or disagree?
Read the following:
And Finally…
Continue with your list of terms from this chapter, which include…
Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your …
Investigative Report
Any suggestions as to what you should include?
Successor StatesRead pages 190-192: Respond to all three of the Activities
Respond to the following statements with one of the four responsesInclude a written rationale for your response
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
The people who live in a region should decide which nation-state they will join
Mohandas Gandhi demanded that India become independent too quickly
Pakistan and India should not have become separate successor states
The division of India made conflict — and the resulting violence — inevitable
The UN should demand a plebiscite* in Kashmir — or the violence will continue
*A direct vote by all the eligible voters on an issue of national importance
Positive and Negative Consequences of the Pursuit of Self-Determination
Using the handout, complete the Reflect and Respond on page 192
Non-violent independence
movement
Mohandas Gandhi’s Quit India
campaigns in the 1930s and 1940s
Success in achieving
independence from Britain
Establishment of independent
successor states
Independence achievedin 1947
India and West and East Pakistan (later Bangladesh)
established
Division into separate
successor states
Violence between Muslims and
Hindus
Kashmiri’s right to self-
determinationstill in dispute
Partition into India and East
and West Pakistan
The conflict led to many deaths
Plebiscite has still not been held, and violence continues
in Kashmir
South Asians – India, Pakistan and KashmirAn Example:
And Finally…
Continue with your list of terms from this chapter, which include…
Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your …
Investigative Report
Any suggestions as to what you should include?
What Are Some Effects On Canada Of Pursuing National Self-Determination?
Read the opening half of page 193
Get into groups of four…
Momentarily, you will be numbered off one through four. Each of you will go to one of the four assigned EXPERT groups and complete a brief summary using the handout
Pursuit of National Self-Determination in CanadaYou will have approximately 15-20 minutes to do this.
#1 – First Nations’ Pursuit of Self-Determination (Pages 193-194)#2 – Inuit Pursuit of Self-Determination (Pages 194-195)
#3 – Métis Pursuit of Self-Determination (Page 196)#4 – Quebec and National Self-Determination (Page 197)
When finished, return to your original group of four and share your EXPERTISE with your other three group members. They will do the same for you. When you are done, you will have information
on all four readings
Complete the Reflect and Respond on page 197
And Finally…
Continue with your list of terms from this chapter, which include…
Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your …
Investigative Report
Any suggestions as to what you should include?
What Are Some Unintended Consequences Of The Pursuit of National Self-Determination?
Review the chart
In 2006, about 32 million people were living as refugees around the world
What do you think the quality of life is like for refugees?
What do you think it would be like to be uprooted from your home, forced to flee your community and be
separated from your family?
Should Canada and other developed nations take in more refugees?
Refuges From Selected Countries - 2006
Unintended Consequences of the Pursuit of Self-Determination
With a partner, read pages 199-201
Using the handout, make notes and summarize what you have read in each of the three sections
Again...Should Canada and other developed nations take in more refugees?
Why Doesn’t the U.N. Just Step In and Quickly Resolve the Refugee Dilemma?
Respond to the question above
Respond to the questionsin each of these images on
pages 199-200
And Finally…
Complete your list of terms from this chapter, which include…
Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your …
Investigative Report
Any suggestions as to what you should include?
Think About Your Challenge
Prepare an investigative report on a historical or contemporary nationalist movement
On the question:
To What Extent Should National Interest Be Pursued?
Review page 203
Are you ready to present?
Your Challenge is Due Shortly!
To What Extent Should National Interest Be Pursued?
Are you prepared for Related Issue #2 Exam?
When is it? Very Soon
Where will it be held? Room 24
Who has to write it? You
What will be on it? An Assortment of Multiple Choice and Written Questions
Why will I be here? ‘Cause you’d rather spend a class writing an exam than listen to Mr. Edwards!
