Expectation for Independence and Disappointment in the Results 1919
The 1920s marked the beginning of a new era for people living in colonies. The Russian Revolution and the resulting establishment of a communist state presented a new model of a nation. At the same time, the principle of the self-determination of people, advocated by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson promoted a surge in nationalism in the colonies. Many young people in colonies in Asia learned various new ideas, including communism, while studying in Western countries or receiving training to become colonial governmental officials. Among these were Gandhi, Ho Chi Minh, and other Asian leaders who promoted movements towards the self-determination of their people.
The Self-Determination of People and Nationalist Movements in Asia
Expectation for Independence and Disappointment in the Results nineteen hundred nineteen
The nineteen twentys marked the beginning of a new era for people living in colonies. The Russian Revolution and the resulting establishment of a communist state presented a new model of a nation. At the same time, the principle of the self-determination of people, advocated by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson promoted a surge in nationalism in the colonies. Many young people in colonies in Asia learned various new ideas, including communism, while studying in Western countries or receiving training to become colonial governmental officials. Among these were Gandhi, Ho Chi Minh, and other Asian leaders who promoted movements towards the self-determination of their people.
