All Subjects
Light
Practice Quizzes
AP European History
Unit 9 – Cold War and Contemporary Europe
Topic 9.6
How might history differ if decolonization after World War II had led to immediate economic prosperity in newly independent nations?
There would be a rise in totalitarian governments in the newly independent nations.
This could lead to stronger global south economies, altering power dynamics globally and reducing migration towards Europe from these regions..
The Cold War might have escalated into full scale direct conflicts on multiple fronts.
European colonial powers like Britain and France might retain their global dominance.
Related content
Practice quizzes
Practice this subject
Practice this unit
Practice this topic
Study guides (1)
AP European History - 9.6 Contemporary Western Democracies
Key terms
Decolonization
World War II
Economic Prosperity
Newly Independent Nations
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Testimonials
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Crisis Text Line
Request a Feature
Report an Issue
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Testimonials
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Crisis Text Line
Request a Feature
Report an Issue
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
Back
Practice Quiz
Guides
Glossary
Guides
Glossary
Next
