U2L4 National Self-Determination

Introduction

National Self-Determination

Key Issue
To what extent should national self-determination be pursued?

Canadians have many avenues for expressing opinions about what is in their national interest. For example, in an effort to affect change, Canadians can vote, write letters, protest peacefully or even run for office. In this lesson we will look at some of ways various groups have pursued their national self-interest in Canada and around the world.

Click on the link to watch a short video about protests in Tibet. While watching, consider what it means for the people of Tibet.

TERMS decolonization successor state

Lesson

RESOURCES

Read and refer  to Chapter Eight as your resource for completing this lesson's assignment. 
Chapter Eight Highlights

Tibetan Uprising
Self Determination Summary Notes  
Student Demonstrations in Tiananmen Square
Human Rights and the Beijing Olympics

LESSON

When a people pursue national self-determination, they are trying to gain, or maintain, the power to control their own affairs.  They believe it is their collected interest to make their own decisions about what will affect and benefit them. 

View the following video to learn about self-determination:

Why is Tibet Important to China?

Assignment

Open the following Self Determination document. Label it SS20U2L4.surname 
Enter your responses directly into this document.

Submit this assignment using the Assignment Folder for U2L4 Self Determination.

Unit 2 EXAM

Unit Two Study Outline

Click on the following link to write your U2 Test  (30 multiple choice questions.  60 minutes recommended writing time, but more time is allowed).
Due dates are listed in the calendar.

Evaluation and Conclusion

 Conclusion

What are some of the impacts of the pursuit of national self-determination?  This is not a simple question to answer, but history has shown that there are both positive and negative impacts, some of which outweigh the others.  The overall determination to be made is whether the pursuit is worthwhile int the end, and most groups would respond with a definite "yes".

Before beginning the next unit, write your Unit Two exam.