PDP 1 - Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
Author Bio: The author of the document is United Nations and their goal is to continue spreading the movement of of fundamental human rights, equality of men and women, and nations that are large and small to progress social passage and better standards of living.
Date/Context: This fits our understanding of history and culture because it shows the progression of dependent national territories starting to move into territories that have freedom and allow other types of power besides sovereignty. Sovereignty is supreme power or high authority.
Summary: The main idea of this document is that all peoples' should be given freedom and independence no matter their race or color. Also, the lack of education, political, economic, or social readiness should not serve as a barricade for the hamper or delay of independence. The rapid progression of dependent territories turning into territories with freedom and independence have caused other regions that have yet to turn into free and independence areas to join this rapid advancement and start to recognize the power of having freedoms.
Key Quotation: "In Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories or all other territories which have not yet attained independence, to transfer all powers to the peoples of those territories, without any conditions or reservations, in accordance with their freely expressed will and desire, without any distinction as to race, creed or colour, in order to enable them to enjoy complete independence and freedom."
An accurate summary of a very important document. I would stress that the DGICCP was an instrument in ushering in a new era, the colonial powers of the past ceasing to exercise their authority over other peoples half way around the world. Good quote capturing the more legal and "meaty" side of the document. More information about the UN and why they produced such a document would not be bad, as well as greater analysis and understanding in applying date and context. Overall, concise and straightforward.
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned above, this document is indicative of the new global state after World War II. Lands in Asia & Africa that were colonies of the Japan and Europe at the beginning of the century achieved independence between 1945 and 1975. It is also important to recognize that this document was issued by the newly created United Nations.
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