Decolonisation in Africa and Asia
Decolonisation means the process by which colonies broke free from British rule and became independent nations. Between the 1940s and 1960s, Britain lost most of its African and Asian empire.
Real World
India gained independence from Britain in August 1947 after decades of nationalist campaigning led by figures like Gandhi, becoming one of the earliest and most significant examples of decolonisation in Asia.
Exam Focus
When explaining decolonisation, always link causes (financial weakness, nationalism, US pressure) to specific outcomes to access higher mark bands.
Essay Framework
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