This unit focuses on the modern history of the Pacific Island states that attained political independence in
the latter part of the twentieth century. The unit begins with a focus on the colonization of the Pacific and experiences of colonialism under different colonial powers. It covers the period of the World Wars, the rise of independence movements, the Cold War era, post-independence instability and neo-colonialism
the latter part of the twentieth century. The unit begins with a focus on the colonization of the Pacific and experiences of colonialism under different colonial powers. It covers the period of the World Wars, the rise of independence movements, the Cold War era, post-independence instability and neo-colonialism
- Teacher: Losalini Maiwaikatakata