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8.1 Stage for Cold W

AP World History 8.1 Setting the stage for cold war and decolonization

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What increased the dissolution of empires following WWII? in the years following World War II, increasing anti-imperialist sentiment contributed to the dissolution of empires and the restructuring of states.
What did colonial leaders believe would lead to independence? Colonial leaders believed that helping the great powers during WWI would lead to independence.
How many Indian troops served in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. One million Indian troops served in Africa, Middle East, and Europe; 70,000 died.
What well-known figure helped recruit soldiers for the UK? Gandhi helped recruit soldiers for UK.
Gandhi opposed cooperation during WWII? How many Indians served anyway? These aspirations were not achieved. Gandhi opposed cooperation during WWII but millions of Indians served anyway.
Why was India important during WWII? India was far more important during WWII because of its location and its resources.
US with Europe and USSR 's association with new nations led who away from western ideologies? Association of US with Europe and USSR with new nations led the latter away from western ideologies.
How many nations were founding members of the UN? There were about 50 founding members of the UN; today there are almost 200.
When did the British Empire shift more to a Commonwealth? During the interwar years, the British Empire shifted to more of the Commonwealth that it is now.
What shifted the global balance of power after WWII? Technological and economic gains experienced during World War II by the victorious nations shifted the global balance of power.
What country was already considered the number one economic power by 1900? Since the US was the number one economic power by 1900, the shift was only partial.
What continent had originally been the center of power before WWII? Europe had been center of power: mostly UK, France, Germany
What countries became the super powers after WWII? After WWII Europe was destroyed; US and USSR were super powers. The US in the late 1940s was 50% of the world’s economy.
What country was destroyed during the early years of WWII, but quickly recovered? Russia had been destroyed during the early years of WWII but quickly recovered.
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