What is one reason many african nations were able to gain independence through largely peaceful means following world war ii a. the world had drained european resources and made them less willing to fight b. african colonies were able to join forces to resist imperialism c. new technologies made african natural resources less valuable to colonial powers d. colonial powers were preoccupied with the tensions of the growing cold war

New Nations Emerge Practice WH10B1.
A) religion
2. C) the nonaligned movement
3. A) The war had drained European resources and made them less willing to fight.
4. B) Ethnic divisions created by old colonial boundaries often caused distrust and unrest.
5. B) They both took steps to reduce foreign influence in their nations.
6. C) by controlling the supply of oil
7. C) It imposed theocratic rule.
8. A) by demanding the establishment of an Islamic state.
9. D&E) Israeli settlements in the West Bank, status of Jerusalem
10. C) Sectarian tensions led to genocide.