Introduction: The Cold War and Decolonization Practice Test

In the mid-20th century, Cold War leaders often described the world as divided into opposing camps, while many decolonizing societies emphasized national self-determination. Some revolutionary movements argued that political independence required economic transformation, including land redistribution and state-led development. Which ideological approach most closely aligns with anticolonial leaders who adopted socialist policies to break perceived colonial economic patterns?

During decolonization, some movements sought independence through negotiation, while others fought prolonged wars. In Vietnam, Algeria, and Angola, armed struggle became central, and Cold War aid flowed to competing factions. Which factor most often pushed anticolonial movements toward armed conflict rather than peaceful negotiation?