Most nations in Southeast Asia gained independence from Western powers after World War II. The post-war period saw a wave of decolonization, with many countries in the region achieving independence in the late 1940s and 1950s. Some notable examples include Indonesia declaring independence in 1945 (recognized in 1949), the Philippines gaining independence in 1946, and Vietnam declaring independence in 1945 (though the struggle continued until 1954).
when did most nations in southeast Asia gain independence from Western powers?
after world war 2
during the Japanese occupation
before world war 2
during the Vietnam war
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