Many colonies achieved self-determination by non-violent means.

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Pro: Libya's independence was facilitated by the UN's general assembly.

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Con: Even in countries that achieved independence without war, the process often was accompanied by violent acts.

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Pro: India and Pakistan achieved their independence through peaceful protests.

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Pro: Some colonies were able to attain independence by taking advantage of their colonizer's lack of resources or power at a particular point in time.

Is war a necessary evil?

Many colonies achieved self-determination by non-violent means.

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Libya's independence was facilitated by the UN's general assembly.

India and Pakistan achieved their independence through peaceful protests.

Some colonies were able to attain independence by taking advantage of their colonizer's lack of resources or power at a particular point in time.

Even in countries that achieved independence without war, the process often was accompanied by violent acts.

Selected claim, opposing its parent

Many colonies achieved self-determination by non-violent means.

Pro claim 1

Libya's independence was facilitated by the UN's general assembly.

Pro claim 2

India and Pakistan achieved their independence through peaceful protests.

Pro claim 3

Some colonies were able to attain independence by taking advantage of their colonizer's lack of resources or power at a particular point in time.

Con claim 1, children below

Even in countries that achieved independence without war, the process often was accompanied by violent acts.