Origins and rise of independence movements, up to the point of independence

[[sections/1 Origin and rise of independence movements|1 Origin and rise of independence movements]]

• Development of movements: role and relative importance of nationalism and political ideology: [[themes/Nationalism|Nationalism]]

• Development of movements: role and relative importance of religion, race, social and economic factors [[themes/Slavery(Raw)|Slavery(Raw)]]

• Wars as a cause and/or catalyst for independence movements

• Other internal and external factors fostering growth of independence movements

Methods used and reasons for success

[[sections/2.1 methods and success|2.1 methods and success]]

• Methods of achieving independence (including violent and non-violent methods)

• Role and importance of leaders of independence movements: [[themes/leaders in independence wars|leaders in independence wars]]

• The role and relative importance of other factors in the success of independence movements: [[themes/2.2 US role|2.2 US role]]

Challenges faced in the first 10 years, and responses to the challenges

==[[sections/3 After Independence Challenges and Responses|3 After Independence Challenges and Responses]]==

• Challenges: political problems; ethnic, racial and separatist movements

• Social, cultural and economic challenges

• Responses to those challenges, and the effectiveness of those responses