WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Colonies assisted in defeating the Nazis, and most empires were destroyed and weakened after WWII.
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The colonies in Africa became military powers post-WWII and were able to gain their independence through their militaries.
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The Cold War occupied most European’s interests, and focus shifted away from the colonization of Africa.
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Second World War accelerated the movement toward decolonization. Japanese victories over the US, France, Britain and the Netherlands showed that the western countries were not invincible. To keep the loyalty of their largest colony during the war, the British promised independence to India.
Detailed explanation-2: -After World War II, European countries generally lacked the wealth and political support necessary to suppress faraway revolts; they also faced opposition from the new superpowers, the U.S. and the Soviet Union, both of which had taken positions against colonialism. Korea was freed in 1945 by Japan’s defeat in the war.
Detailed explanation-3: -Specific Independent Movements The weakening of the Imperialist Powers during WWI and WWII led to the demise of these nation’s abilities to successfully directly rule their colonies.
Detailed explanation-4: -The European powers were determined to preserve colonial rule, and long source of profit and national pride led to decolonization after World War II. The Cold War influence the process because the United States and the Soviet Union struggled to exert influence in the former colonies, and economic growth.