Question

How did the nations of Southeast Asia gain independence?

A. They were always independent nations
B. After WWII nationalist groups demanded independence
C. As a result of treaties formed after WWI
D. European countries no longer needed the land for trade

Answer 1

Generally speaking, "After WWII nationalist groups demanded independence" was the main way in which many nations of Southeast Asia gained independence, since World War II weakened many empires, such as Great Britain.