Question

Which of the following best characterizes the reasons European colonial control in Africa and the Middle East broke down after World War II?(1 point)
Responses

The changing postwar global economy meant that European nations no longer needed economic relationships with their colonies.
The changing postwar global economy meant that European nations no longer needed economic relationships with their colonies.

Movements for self-determination emerged in many parts of the colonized world and European nations were depleted from fighting in World War II.
Movements for self-determination emerged in many parts of the colonized world and European nations were depleted from fighting in World War II.

European leaders believed strongly that the emphasis on freedom and self-determination from World War II should be applied equally to all parts of the world.
European leaders believed strongly that the emphasis on freedom and self-determination from World War II should be applied equally to all parts of the world.

Colonized nations were able to make their case for independence to international organizations such as the United Nations (UN).

Answer 1

Movements for self-determination emerged in many parts of the colonized world and European nations were depleted from fighting in World War II.

Explanation: widespread nationalist movements and the weakened economic and military state of European powers after WWII were the main factors driving rapid decolonization.