THE COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS, NO. 8: COLONIALISM Part 1

Description

FILM REPORT: Presents background of British colonial empire. Explains that there are thirty-nine colonies, protectorates, protected states, trust territories, and condominiums in Commonwealth of Nations, pointing out how British acquired many of them. Visits representative number of colonies, from tropical islands in Atlantic to territories of Africa, showing impact of industralism on third world populaces and their desire for self-determinism. Presents British and Commonwealth views on colonialism and self-government.

Collection

Records of the Agency for International Development

Series

Moving Images Relating to International Development Programs and Activities