How did the second, 20th century global conflict intensify and add to the forces that weakened and ultimately negated the ideological, political-military, and economic underpinnings of the European colonial empires? Provide specific examples to support your answers.
The second half of the 20th century was shaped by the Cold War, a legacy of World War II. The United States and the Soviet Union emerged as global superpowers engaged in ideological, political, economic, and military competition.
