Question

History Question

Answer 1

The twentieth century—and the 1960s in particular—saw a proliferation of independence movements among former European colonies in Africa and Asia. Why do you think countries wanted independence? In what ways did these countries' struggles for independence mirror the American struggle for independence from Britain? How were they different?

Answer 2

Nice profile picture.

Answer 3

The Scouting Legion has returned! *fist on chest salute*

Answer 4

:)

Answer 5

:o) honk

Answer 6

I think I can help with the first bit

Answer 7

thank zeus

Answer 8

Other countries began to openly vie for independence because they saw that it was not impossible for a smaller, weaker countries to gain independence from larger, more powerful countries.

I don't know much about the revolutions in Africa and Asia so I can't help there. Sorry.

Answer 9

You should probably post this in the history section, you might get more feedback.

Answer 10

That's okay, thank you! The history section is really dead. Last time i posted a question there i didnt get an answer until 2 weeks after.

Answer 11

geez

Answer 12

Yeah. :/ it was irrelevant by then