In 1–2 sentences, explain how the changes to European imperialist rule connect to the rise of independence movements in Africa and the Middle East after World War I.(2 points)
The changes to European imperialist rule, such as the dismantling of empires and the erosion of colonial authority, created opportunities for independence movements in Africa and the Middle East to gain momentum and challenge foreign domination. The shifting power dynamics and increased pressure for self-governance that arose in the aftermath of World War I fueled nationalist movements and aspirations for independence in these regions.
