Which event most directly contributed to the rise of independence movements in colonies after World War II?

Decolonization and Independence Quiz

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Ebony Robinson
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C. The weakening of European powers
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What was the primary method used by Mohandas Gandhi to achieve Indian independence?
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C. Nonviolent resistance
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Which African country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule in the 20th century?
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B. Ghana
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Which European country colonized Algeria before its independence in 1962?
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C. France
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What was the main goal of the Pan-African movement during decolonization?
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B. To unify African nations and promote independence
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How did the methods of decolonization in India and Kenya differ, and what does this reveal about British colonial policy?
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B. India used nonviolence while Kenya used armed struggle, showing varied colonial responses
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Why did many Middle Eastern countries experience political instability after gaining independence?
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B. Colonial borders ignored ethnic and religious divisions
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