Independence Movements in Africa

Many people in colonial territories across the globe felt that they were treated unfairly by the larger European colonial powers. Attempts at independence were made through non-violent and violent means.

Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt that you were treated unfairly?  Some examples might include:

• Receiving a grade lower than you feel that you deserve
• Participation in a sports event in which you feel a referee has made a “bad call"
• Not being allowed to do something that you felt you should be able to do because of your age

In the topic about Indian independence, you learned about Mohandas Gandhi and the non-violent tactics he used in India’s struggle for release from British rule.  Brainstorm some non-violent ways in which you can address conflict in your everyday life.