AP World History : Empires, Colonialism, Imperialism, Decolonization, and Globalization 1900 to Present
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Example Question #1122 : Ap World History
All of the following are causes of decolonization in Africa, except _________________.
None of these answers
social unrest in domestic politics of European countries
the cost of maintaining colonial territories increased for European countries
world opinion shifted away from a pro-colonialist stance
African independence movements grew stronger after World War II
None of these answers
The correct answer is "none of these answers." The combination of changing political and economic conditions in European colonial powers, the increasing social and political resistance to colonialism in Africa, and a growing ideological distaste for colonial projects in the aftermath of World War II led to a wave of decolonization by the late 1950s and 1960s.
Example Question #31 : Empires, Colonialism, Imperialism, Decolonization, And Globalization 1900 To Present
Which African Nations remained independent from European rule?
Ghana, Chad, Ethiopia, Mali, and Mauritania
Ethiopia and Liberia
Ghana, Chad, Congo, and Liberia
By 1914 all African nations were colonized.
Ethiopia and Liberia
Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent despite European attempts to take control over them. This was in large part to the difficult terrain of the Ethiopian highlands, and the American protection of Liberia.
Example Question #32 : Empires, Colonialism, Imperialism, Decolonization, And Globalization 1900 To Present
What, if any, change did the British bring to Africa in terms of culture?
mandated English as primary language
imposed entire British culture
forced urbanization
none
imposed entire British culture
Britain forced people in their colonies to adapt to British Culture in every way. They were told to live like British, talk like British, eat like British, dress like British, etc. The Europeans in general felt that their way was superior to the way of the Africans, and therefore the Africans should act like Europeans.
Example Question #32 : Empires, Colonialism, Imperialism, Decolonization, And Globalization 1900 To Present
The election of __________ led to increased support for independence and home rule among the British population.
the Conservative Party
the Christian Union Party
the Labor Party
the U.K. Independence Party
the Liberal Democrat Party
the Labor Party
The Labor Party of the United Kingdom rose to prominence in the 1910s and 1920s and has served ever since as the main opposition to the Conservative Party in British politics. The Labor Party formed its first majority government under Clement Attlee in 1946, in the immediate aftermath of World War Two. The Labor Party advanced issues like social welfare and support for the independence of overseas colonies, as well as home rule among the British population.
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