WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Question
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Imperial nations realized that they were being unjust to the colonies
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Colonies obtained advanced weaponry which allowed them to fight back against their colonizers
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WWII had been fought against imperialism and discredited the idea of Empire.
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The treaty signed by all major leaders forced countries to grant independence to their colonies
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why did mass decolonization occur in Africa following World War II? The Europeans were tired from World War II due to the tremendous devastation in Europe, and they could no longer hold on to their colonies in Africa.
Detailed explanation-2: -Three key elements played a major role in the process: colonized peoples’ thirst for independence, the Second World War which demonstrated that colonial powers were no longer invulnerable, and a new focus on anti-colonialism in international arenas such as the United Nations.
Detailed explanation-3: -The war helped build strong African nationalism, which resulted in a common goal for all Africans to fight for their freedom. World War II led to decolonization of Africa by affecting both Europe and Africa militarily, psychologically, politically, and economically.
Detailed explanation-4: -Consumed with post-war debt, European powers were no longer able to afford the resources needed to maintain control of their African colonies. This allowed African nationalists to negotiate decolonisation very quickly and with minimal casualties.