Decolonization

I. Characteristics of Pacific Decolonization

A. “the Pacific way”

B. developing a constitution

1. two models: elitist & representative

2. constitutional features

a) written

b) democratic & Christian

c) national identity

d) culture & tradition

e) fundamental rights

C. problems in decolonizing

1. citizenship

2. land

3. customs

4. power

D. not all areas decolonized

1. America controls

a) Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa

b) Micronesia (Compact of Free Association)

2. France controls

a) French Polynesia

b) New Caledonia

c) Wallis & Futuna

3. New Zealand controls

a) Tokelau

b) Maori of Aotearoa

4. Indonesia controls Irian Jaya (or West Papua)

II. Characteristics of Modern Societies

A. Politics

1. international

2. local nepotism

B. Society

1. migration

2. remittance

C. Economy

1. foreign aid

2. 200 mile exclusive economic zone

D. Regionalism

1. South Pacific Forum

2. University of the South Pacific

III. Continuity & Change

A. cultural change

B. impact of tourism