Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why the process of decolonization accelerated after WWII? Responses The major colonial powers (Japan, France, Great Britain) were all weakened by WWII and were less able to keep colonies who wanted their independence. The major colonial powers (Japan, France, Great Britain) were all weakened by WWII and were less able to keep colonies who wanted their independence. It was a process that was already started in many places before WWII, and easily picked up after It was a process that was already started in many places before WWII, and easily picked up after The colonies began to collaborate and fight in unison for independence The colonies began to collaborate and fight in unison for independence WWII was fought to end the German and Japanese empires so it was seen as hypocritical of the British, French, and others to continue being imperial powers when their colonies wanted freedom.