Question Q.2AnalyzeGS2GS2

Analyze the impact of World War II in accelerating the process of decolonization in Asia and Africa.

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World War II ended in October 1945, with the beginning of a new phase of global politics, marked key the cold war and rapid decolonization of Asia and Africa. Impact of World War II in Decolonization Process of India & Africa (1) Financial weaknesses of the colonizers due to war damage => Britain, France had become too weak financially to sustain colonies. (2) Atlantic master i.e. the fight to self determination created moral pressure on the colonizers. (3) Rise of Nationalism in the colonies. Eg: Vietnam, Ethiopia, Egypt, India etc.

4Masses recognized the true nature of colonial rule => World Wars were fought on the European nations to protect their colonies => equally unable like the fascist regime. (5) Shattering the myth of European invincibility. Eg: Japan's success in initial war years. (6) Formation of the United Nations post world war II hastened the decolonization by advocating for self rule. Eg: Egypt's Nationalism. (7) Nationalist leaders were ready to take advantage of the war years. Eg: Quit India Movement 1942, Individual satyagrah 1940. Thus, post world war II, the colonies could no longer support the previously sustained empire, financially or morally.

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Thus, post world war II, the colonies could no longer support the previously sustained empire, financially or morally.

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Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

International Relations

Decolonization

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