What happened to Europe's empires in Asia and Africa after the end of World War II?
a. European empires merged into a single global empire run by the United States
b. European empires were dismantled by the military force of the United Nations
c. European empires expanded as they absorbed the colonies of the Axis Powers
d. European empires collapsed as colonies achieved independence
Answer: d. European empires collapsed as colonies achieved independence
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