Multiple choice

True or false: World War II strengthened Britain and helped them maintain a strong empire.

  1. Tru

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

World War II severely weakened Britain economically and militarily. The war drained Britain's resources, destroyed its merchant fleet, and left it with huge debts. This weakness accelerated the decline of the British Empire and the decolonization process, including India's independence in 1947. Far from strengthening the empire, WWII hastened its dissolution.

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