After World War I, many European colonies experienced a surge of nationalist sentiments and a desire for self-determination. The war had weakened European powers, leading colonies to question their colonial status and push for independence. Inspired by the principles of self-determination promoted during the war, movements for independence began to gain momentum, as colonial subjects sought to assert their rights and challenge imperial rule. This period marked the beginning of significant shifts toward decolonization in the decades that followed.
After World War II, the world was bipolar
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competition for colonies led to european tenions
they declaired independance
Many nations granted freedom to their colonies.
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After World War II, the world was bipolar
ya its true
Competition for colonies led to European tensions.
competition for colonies led to european tenions
they declaired independance
Most of the countries of the British Empire became independent in the years after World War II.
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All of the major European combatants held imperial colonies in all parts of he world and were able to draw troops from there as well as threaten enemy colonies, so that the war took on a truly international scope.
Colonization had stopped by the 1940's for all sides. Some countries still held onto colonies, but did not colonize new places.
war spread out in 1914
Many nations granted freedom to their colonies.