They wanted independence before WWII, but after the war, many European powers were weak and flooded in debt. African colonies used this to their advantage and many broke free from foreign control.
The 1960's. By 1969 only five European colonies remained on the Continent of Africa, three of which were Portugese, one French and one Spanish. The UK did, however, regain sovereignty over Zimbabwe in 1979 and the country reverted back to Colony status until independence in 1980.
the achivement of political independence
The people of Africa gained some of their independence from countries like Great Britain. These countries occupied much of Africa and created colonies there.
Ethiopia and Liberia remained independence from European control in 1914.
Portugal
Libya
Nationalism
Answer this question… European powers lost influence in African countries.
European nations benefited from their African colonies in several ways, including access to valuable natural resources, new markets for their goods, and opportunities for economic and political expansion. Additionally, colonies provided a source of cheap labor and military manpower for the European powers.
7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
South Africa was the last to gain independence in 1994. Eritrea was second to last in 1993.
The Monroe Doctrine asserted that European powers should not intervene in the political affairs of independent nations in the Americas. It essentially permitted the United States to act as a protector of countries in Latin America against European colonization and interference. This helped establish the United States as a dominant power in the region.
Before the war, many African and Asian colonies were largely under colonial rule, facing exploitation and limited political rights. After the war, the situation shifted significantly as the weakening of European powers and the rise of nationalist movements led to increased demands for independence. Many colonies began to gain autonomy or outright independence, reflecting a broader trend of decolonization. However, the transition was often tumultuous, with social and political upheaval as newly independent nations navigated issues of governance and identity.
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The African settlement of colonies was based on countries, such as Kenya and Rhodesia, provided land for European settlers.
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