After the end of World War II it was the time of decline of European colonies which lead to the rise of new superpowers and emergence of several new countries on the map.
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After WWII Europe was divided into USA captured Europe and USSR capture Europe. The end of the war increased the rate of decolonization. Independence being granted from great powers like India from United Kingdom, Indonesia from Netherland. The Philippines from The United States and several Arab nations get free from the superpowers.
This happened because the superpowers were badly affected by the war and they were not able to rule other nations anymore so they have to step back. Thus how the World War II led to the origin of independence and even the formation of so many new countries and nations.
Answer: Alexander did expect a long life.
<span>Also known as The Night of the Broken Glass. On this night, November 9, 1938, almost 200 synagogues were destroyed, over 8,000 Jewish shops were sacked and looted, and tens of thousands of Jews were removed to concentration camps.</span>
It would strengthen the navy and enable the U.S to guard its colonies. I believe the building of the Panama Canal was in time of Imperialism (not 100% sure), where countries were trying to take over smaller or weaker countries to accumulate more power.