US pressure
Defeats changed attitudes e.g. Boer War
Devastated by world war - much less able to control colonies
Countries costing rather than making money – not economically viable
During war countries build up own trade links
New ideas emerging in colonies and colonial powers
People who fought in the war wanted independence in return
Revolt and conflict in colonial countries
Defeats changed attitudes e.g. Boer War
Devastated by world war - much less able to control colonies
Countries costing rather than making money – not economically viable
During war countries build up own trade links
New ideas emerging in colonies and colonial powers
People who fought in the war wanted independence in return
Revolt and conflict in colonial countries