Question

for what reasons were many colonies granted independence after world war ii? check all that apply.
recognition of universal human rights
economic growth in europe
pressure from united nations
growth of nationalism
promises made to colonies during the war
european economic weakness
decline in nationalism

Explanation:

1. Post-WWII, global focus shifted to universal human rights, framing colonial rule as a violation of these principles.
2. The UN advocated for self-determination, pressuring colonial powers to grant independence.
3. Strong nationalist movements in colonies demanded self-rule, making colonial control unsustainable.
4. Colonial powers promised self-governance to colonies in exchange for wartime support, which they had to honor post-war.
5. WWII devastated European economies, leaving powers unable to fund and maintain colonial administrations.
6. European economic growth is incorrect as powers were weakened, not growing. A decline in nationalism is incorrect, as colonial nationalism grew, and European nationalism did not decline in a way that drove decolonization.

Answer:

• recognition of universal human rights
• pressure from United Nations
• growth of nationalism
• promises made to colonies during the war
• European economic weakness