The End of European Empires
The weakening of Britain, France, and the Netherlands after WWII and the rise of self-determination.
Key Questions
- 1How did WWII accelerate the decline of European imperialism?
- 2What role did the United Nations play in promoting decolonisation?
- 3Why did some powers relinquish control peacefully while others fought?
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