What were the major decolonization movements in the Caribbean and Africa?

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What were the major decolonization movements in the Caribbean and Africa?

The major decolonization movements in the Caribbean and Africa were:

1. Caribbean:
- The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804): It led to the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black republic in the Caribbean, and the first successful slave revolt in history.
- The Cuban Revolution (1953-1959): Led by Fidel Castro, it resulted in the overthrow of the US-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista and the establishment of a socialist government in Cuba.
- The Jamaican Independence Movement (1938-1962): It culminated in Jamaica gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1962.

2. Africa:
- The Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962): It was a protracted armed conflict between the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) and France, resulting in Algeria gaining independence from French colonial rule.
- The Ghanaian Independence Movement (1947-1957): Led by Kwame Nkrumah, it resulted in Ghana becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from British colonial rule.
- The Kenyan Mau Mau Uprising (1952-1960): It was a rebellion against British colonial rule in Kenya, led by the Mau Mau movement, which sought to end white settler domination and achieve independence.

These are just a few examples of the major decolonization movements in the Caribbean and Africa, as there were numerous other movements and struggles for independence throughout the regions during the 20th century.