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Text Dependent Questions
1. Why are so many island nations hesitant about seeking
and gaining independence?
2. When is the Third International Decade for the
Eradication of Colonialism set to end?
3. When did Palau become independent?
Research Projects
Imagine you are on the Special Committee for
Decolonization. Choose a Territory on the Non-Self-
Governing Territories list. Research that Territory and
make a list of specific recommendations to help this
Territory become self-governing.
Chapter Four
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