WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Question
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The United Nations opposed the idea of self determination for African nations
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European nations increased their control over their African colonies
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increased nationalism (wanting their own country) led to independence movements for many African nations
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France and West Germany wanted to establish colonies in Africa
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Second World War was a catalyst for African political freedom and independence. The war helped build strong African nationalism, which resulted in a common goal for all Africans to fight for their freedom.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overall, African nationalism developed as a reaction to colonial rule with the goal of achieving independence for the nation-states created under colonialism. Led mostly by Western-educated African elites, African nationalism led to the achievement of political independence by forty African countries by the late 1980s.
Detailed explanation-3: -After the Second World War people in Africa wanted change. Only Egypt, Liberia and Ethiopia were independent at that point. But it was Indian self-rule which triggered the momentum leading to independence. Everywhere the mood was hopeful as people were inspired by the vision of a new society free of European control.
Detailed explanation-4: -The African nations were fighting for political freedom from colonial forces, but Israel and Palestine have been fighting for control of the same land.