The end of the European empires

Decolonization was the process by

Decolonization was the process by which European states gave up their overseas empires and allowed colonies and territories to become independent.

Nationalism was the desire of colonial

Nationalism was the desire of colonial peoples to end foreign rule and govern themselves through their own leaders and institutions.

This view holds that outside forces

This view holds that outside forces in the European capitals were more important than colonial resistance in causing decolonization.

Pan

Pan-Africanism was the idea that all people of African descent shared a common heritage and should work for unity beyond colonial frontiers.

A federation is a union

A federation is a union of states under a central government while each state keeps its own local parliament for internal affairs.