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Aditya MathurAIR 98

Question 3Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1

What are the key factors that accelerated decolonization post-World War II? (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Decolorization picked up pace after WWII due to multi-dimensional factors at play

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Main Body

1Destroyed colonies as France, Britain & Italy had suffered greatly. Even in debt (used Lend Lease Act)
2National Movements: had before stogy demanded Independence (Eg Ghana)
3Stoy leaders: hampered decolorization Eg Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam)
4Support & Superpowers: a) USA & USSR who both supported decolonization
5Military Incapability: a) kepi aided b) economier for away
6Promised during WWII: a strategic self-science to colonies after WWII, (Eg CURPS Plan (India))
7Role of India: played key, part to ensure & preach decolonization. Eg PM Nehru in Africa
8NAM: Took up cause of other colonies at its conferences
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Conclusion

Decolonization was a complex going event that happened due to interplay of many factors

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Diagram

Map showing decolonization post WWII - depicts France, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Vihar

  • Multi-dimensional approach to factors
  • Specific examples cited (Ghana, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)
  • Diagram support

Topper

Aditya Mathur

AIR 98

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

World History

Colonization & Decolonization

Post-World War II Decolonization

Writing Stats

129

Total words

7

Paragraphs

Analytical

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