Reasons for British Decolonisation

Nationalism:

• INDIA - 
  • Quit India Campaign for independence
  • Congress Party (led by Nehru)
  • Muslim League (led by Jinnah)
• PALESTINE:
  • Stern Gang and Irgun
  • Arab League
• KENYA:
  • Kenya African Union (KAU)
  • Mau Mau Revolt
• SUEZ:
  • Nasser nationalises Suez Canal

Economic reasons:

• INDIA:
  • UK couldn't afford to police nationalist clashes
  • Less trade between India and UK = less of an asset.
• PALESTINE:
  • Couldn't afford to police nationalist clashes.
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