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Group Members: Tyler Mukai, Isela Tamayo, Daniel Pacheco, Taj Woodward

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In June 1945, Burmese soldiers fought with the British to expel Japanese invaders from Burma during World War II. By the war's end, nationalist leader Aung San, whose anti-fascist movement had been prominent in the struggle against Japan, had established a political and military power base from which to negotiate with Great Britain. He took office in the provisional Burmese government that formed in 1946.

Gen. San's rule was troubled by conflicts between Burma's rival ethnic groups, but he proved a unifying force for the nationalist movement. In January 1947, he signed an agreement with the British Prime Minister that granted Burma full independence within a year.

Before that plan came to fruition, in July 1947, Aung San and six other members of the cabinet were gunned down. The deaths were mourned throughout the country and for decades after.

The assassinations failed to halt the country's advance toward political autonomy, which officially arrived on Jan. 4, 1948. "Thousands of Burmans caroused amiably along Rangoon's steamy, tropical waterfront," wrote Time. "Some still recalled the day in 1885 when Burma's last king, brash Thibaw, sailed into exile and the British took over. Now, British rule was at an end."

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On This Day: Burma Declares Independence from Britain

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In June 1945, Burmese soldiers fought with the British to expel Japanese invaders from Burma during World War II. By the war's end, nationalist leader Aung San, whose anti-fascist movement had been prominent in the struggle against Japan, had established a political and military power base from which to negotiate with Great Britain.

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Some countries such as France and Japan recognized the name change, but countries such as the United States did not recognize the change.

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Some countries such as France and Japan recognized the name change, but countries such as the United States did not recognize the change.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7013943.stm

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Burma celebrates its Independence Day from Britain on January 4th. Burma regained independence in 1948 after WWII.
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/On-this-Day--Burma-Declares-Independence-from-Britain.html

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The name officially changed in 1989 after thousands were killed because of the suppression of an uprising.

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The name officially changed in 1989 after thousands were killed because of the suppression of an uprising.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7013943.stm

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Burma is the informal, everyday name, while Myanmar is the more formal name for the country.

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Burma is the informal, everyday name, while Myanmar is the more formal name for the country.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7013943.stm

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The British Empire fully annexed Burma by the end of the Anglo-Burmese Wars during the 19th century and had officially named it Burma.
https://www.rickshawtravel.co.uk/blog/a-brief-history-of-burma-why-it-became-myanmar/

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Depending on which name someone uses, you can tell their political position. Myanmar is an indicator of a country that is soft on the regime.

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Depending on which name someone uses, you can tell their political position. Myanmar is an indicator of a country that is soft on the regime.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7013943.stm