How did the outcome of World War II affect the process of decolonization around the world?
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Correct answer: It weakened European powers, leading to independence movements in Asia and Africa
The war left major European powers bankrupt and unable to maintain control over their colonies. As the U.S. and USSR competed for influence, dozens of new nations gained independence in the post-war decades.
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