Course: The Rise of Nation States | NUEL

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- Select activity The Rise of Nation States
  
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  Overall Description of the Course
  
  This course examines the rise of nation-states, focusing on the emergence of new states following the United Nations' 1948 declaration supporting self-determination. It explores the process by which former colonies, particularly in Africa and Asia, transitioned to sovereign nations. The course also delves into the economic and political dynamics that shaped the development of these states, including their efforts at economic independence, their challenges in diversifying economies, and their engagement in trade relations with both developed and other developing nations. Additionally, the course explores historical case studies, including the creation of Nigeria and its constitutional evolution.
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Overview of the concept of a nation-state and the conditions necessary for its formation.
- Select activity Overview of the concept of a nation-state and the conditions necessary for its formation.
  
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- Select activity Historical context of state formation in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
  
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- Select activity The role of the United Nations in the support of self-determination for new states.
  
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The Emergence of New States Post-1948.
- Select activity The impact of the 1948 UN Declaration on self-determination.
  
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- Select activity The dismantling of colonial empires in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
  
  The dismantling of colonial empires in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Page
  
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- Select activity Case studies of newly emerging states after World War II.
  
  Case studies of newly emerging states after World War II. Page
  
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Economic Development in New States.
- Select activity Challenges faced by new states in diversifying their economies.
  
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- Select activity The preoccupation with self-reliant economic programs to reduce dependence on former colonial powers.
  
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- Select activity Key economic policies and development strategies in newly formed nations.
  
  Key economic policies and development strategies in newly formed nations. Page
  
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Trade Relations and Economic Independence.
- Select activity The role of trade in fostering economic growth in new states.
  
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- Select activity Strategies for creating mutually beneficial trade relations with both developed and developing countries.
  
  Strategies for creating mutually beneficial trade relations with both developed and developing countries. Page
  
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- Select activity The establishment of regional and global economic partnerships.
  
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The Creation of Lagos and the Protectorate.
- Select activity The colonial history of Nigeria: the creation of Lagos as a colony in 1865.
  
  The colonial history of Nigeria: the creation of Lagos as a colony in 1865. Page
  
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- Select activity The establishment of the Northern and Southern Protectorate in the early 20th century.
  
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- Select activity The political and economic motivations behind the British colonial strategy.
  
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