Question

1. Many colonies in the Pacific islands began demanding independence...
A. during World War I.
B. when Japan seized control of the islands during World War II.
C. after the defeat of Japan in World War II.
D. soon after being colonized by European powers.

PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

The correct answer is C; after the defeat of Japan in WW2.

Explanation:

The war ended in 1945 and the first colony to achieve independence was in 1962. It was Western Samoa that became the first to get independence. It was a total of 2 countries in the 60's that got their freedom.

In the 70's, there was a total of 6 to regain their independence. In the 80's, there were only 3 countries to regain independence. The last on record to gain independence was the Republic of Palau, in 1994.

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