which world event sped up independence movements by european colonies in southeast asia? germanys invasion…

which world event sped up independence movements by european colonies in southeast asia? germanys invasion of poland the occupation of southeast asia by japan the great depression the end of the cold war

which world event sped up independence movements by european colonies in southeast asia? germanys invasion of poland the occupation of southeast asia by japan the great depression the end of the cold war

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • Germany's invasion of Poland: This event was the start of World War II in Europe and had no direct impact on Southeast Asian colonies' independence movements.
  • The occupation of Southeast Asia by Japan: During World War II, Japan occupied many European - controlled colonies in Southeast Asia (such as the Dutch East Indies, British Malaya). This weakened the prestige of European colonial powers. After the war, the local populations, having seen the vulnerability of European rule, were more motivated to seek independence.
  • The Great Depression: It was an economic crisis mainly in the Western world (especially the US and Europe). It had some economic impacts on colonies, but not as directly related to independence movements as the Japanese occupation.
  • The end of the Cold War: This event was much later (1991). By this time, most Southeast Asian countries had already gained independence.

Answer:

the occupation of southeast Asia by Japan