Question

why did the era of european dominance come to an end in 1945? what conditions exemplified the weather end of this era in world history?

Answer 1

The era of European dominance ended in 1945 with the conclusion of World War II. This was a conflict that had seen European powers pitted against one another, and saw the United States and Soviet Union emerge as the two major world powers. The conditions which exemplified this end of an era included:

1. The loss of European colonies around the world as countries began to gain independence and assert their own sovereignty;
   
2. The division between East and West following WWII, led by the US-led Western bloc and USSR-led Eastern bloc;
   
3. The emergence of new economic powerhouses such as Japan, China, India, Brazil etc.;
   
4. A shift away from imperialism towards globalism;
   
5. An increasing focus on international relations instead of national interests.