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What was the main reason for the decline of the British Empire after the Second World War?
Decolonisation movement
Economic collapse
Military defeat
Internal conflicts
Answer
The main reason for the decline of the British Empire after the Second World War was the decolonisation movement. Britain granted independence to most territories of the empire, including India, its most valuable and populous possession.
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