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Unit 9 – Cold War and Contemporary Europe
Topic 9.4
How could decolonization after World War II differ if colonial powers had decided to maintain their colonies rather than granting independence?
Colonies would willingly remain under European control without resistance.
Modernity and industrialization would arrive later in colonized regions.
Colonial countries wouldn't experience economic growth post-WWII.
There could be increased global conflict due to anti-colonial resistance movements turning into prolonged wars.
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