Question

What was a primary reason for the crumbling of Europe's overseas empires after World War II?

(1 point)
Responses

other nations' rising imperialism

other nations' rising imperialism

decreasing value of colonies

decreasing value of colonies

nationalist movements in the colonies

nationalist movements in the colonies

Europeans' desire for peace

Answer 1

A primary reason for the crumbling of Europe's overseas empires after World War II was **nationalist movements in the colonies**. These movements gained momentum during and after the war, as colonial subjects sought independence and self-determination.