What happened to German colonies in Africa after World War I?
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Correct answer: They became mandates of the League of Nations
After Germany's defeat, the League of Nations reassigned its territories (like Tanganyika and South West Africa) to powers like Britain, France, and South Africa to be managed as mandates.
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