Why did World War ll signal the end of imperialism?

European countries lacked the wealth and political support necessary to suppress far-away revolts. They could not oppose the new superpowers the U. S. and the Soviet Union's stands against colonialism. Strong independence movements in colonies

After World War II, European countries lacked the wealth and political support necessary to suppress far-away revolts. They could not oppose the new superpowers the U. S. and the Soviet Union's stands against colonialism. Strong independence movements in colonies.