What was one reason that European countries began to lose control of their colonial empires after World War II? (1 point) Responses They no longer needed the natural resources found in the colonies. They no longer needed the natural resources found in the colonies. Leaders of colonizing nations rejected the idea of imperialism. Leaders of colonizing nations rejected the idea of imperialism. Japan retained military control of former colonies in Asia. Japan retained military control of former colonies in Asia. Colonies were too costly to maintain and defend. Colonies were too costly to maintain and defend.
