Decolonization
Decolonization
Decolonization was the process by which colonies gained independence from imperial powers.
It accelerated after World War II because:
- European empires were weakened
- nationalist movements grew stronger
- anti-colonial ideas spread widely
- the Cold War reshaped global politics
Between 1945 and 2000, the number of independent states in the world more than doubled.
Definition
decolonization = 去殖民化 / 非殖民化，指殖民帝国瓦解与新国家出现的过程
Historical Importance
Decolonization was one of the biggest global transformations of the 20th century, especially in Asia and Africa.