Question

What event prompted many Southeast Asian nations to fight for independence after World War II?

Answer 1

The event that prompted many Southeast Asian nations to fight for independence after World War II was the weakening of colonial powers such as Britain, France, and the Netherlands as a result of the war. With these colonial powers weakened, nationalist movements in countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines saw an opportunity to push for independence and began fighting for their freedom from colonial rule. This period of decolonization in Southeast Asia led to the establishment of a number of independent nations in the region.