why did tension increase in southeast asia after world war 2
a) because of the beginning of colonialism and the guerrilla war
b) because of the process of ending colonialism and the cold war
c) because of the Japanese takeover of the region and the cold war
d) because of the process of ending colonialism and the end of the British empire.
b) because of the process of ending colonialism and the cold war
After World War 2, tensions increased in Southeast Asia as colonial powers like Britain, France, and the Netherlands began to decolonize the region. This process often led to conflicts and power struggles as newly independent nations emerged. Additionally, the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union further exacerbated tensions in the region as these superpowers competed for influence and control over Southeast Asian countries.