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The end of the European empires

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1. Why the European empires declined after 1945

  • In 1945, Europe still claimed large empires in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and elsewhere.
  • Britain had the largest empire by area, and France had the second largest.
  • Many colonial peoples had long been dissatisfied because European rule was linked with exploitation, poverty, and racial discrimination.
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2. Indian independence and Partition

  • The Indian National Congress had been agitating against British rule since 1885.
  • The Morley-Minto reforms of 1909, the Montague-Chelmsford reforms of 1919, and the Government of India Act of 1935 gave Indians increasing self-government before independence.
  • In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru discussed Labour’s withdrawal policy with Clement Attlee.
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3. The West Indies, Malaya, and Cyprus

  • These territories show that decolonization did not follow one single pattern.
  • Federation means a number of states join under a central government while keeping their own local legislatures.
  • The West Indies Federation was set up in 1958 and lasted until 1962.
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4. Britain leaves Africa

  • African nationalism grew rapidly after 1945 because more Africans were educated and aware of racial discrimination.
  • Britain often preferred gradual withdrawal and hoped to preserve influence through trade and the Commonwealth.
  • This continued influence through economic means is called neo-colonialism.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Decolonization of Asia and Africa after the Second World War

Causes of decolonizationBritish decolonizationFrench decolonizationOther European empiresNationalism and leadershipPartition and violenceImperial legacy and assessment

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