A Long and Illustrious History
Which event marked the end of the British Empire era and independence for many countries?
ADecolonisation, particularly in the 1940s-1960s ✓
BThe Second World War and its aftermath
CThe Victorian era and the reign of Queen Victoria
DThe First World War and subsequent peace treaties
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Decolonisation, particularly in the 1940s-1960s.
Decolonisation, particularly in the 1940s–1960s, marked the end of the British Empire era. India and Pakistan gained independence in 1947, and many African and Caribbean nations followed over the next two decades.
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