Why did the U.S. generally encourage nationalist independence movements in the wake of WWII?
A. It was a mandate in the UN charter.
B. It was in the nation's interests, aiding in advancing its commercial interests abroad.
C. It was part of the U.S. national character to favor independence over colonialism.
D. It was a way to counter the imperialist advances of the Soviet Union.
Answer: B
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