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- Decolonisation_of_Asia abstract "The decolonization of Asia was the gradual growth of independence movements on the Asian continent, leading ultimately to the retreat of foreign powers and the creation of a number of nation-states in the region. A number of events were catalysts for this shift, most importantly the Second World War. Prior to World War II, some countries such as the Philippines during 1898 had proclaimed independence from Spain. The first state to be de-colonised was the Philippines in 1898, and the last was Macau in 1999.".
- Q5249554 abstract "The decolonization of Asia was the gradual growth of independence movements on the Asian continent, leading ultimately to the retreat of foreign powers and the creation of a number of nation-states in the region. A number of events were catalysts for this shift, most importantly the Second World War. Prior to World War II, some countries such as the Philippines during 1898 had proclaimed independence from Spain. The first state to be de-colonised was the Philippines in 1898, and the last was Macau in 1999.".