Explain how the Western and non-communist European nations rebounded and rebuilt economically after the Second World War while, at the same time, relinquishing control of many of their colonies. How did relations change between nations in the 1950s and 60s? How did relations with colonies and former colonies change?

Your essay should be at least two pages in length and be double spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font. Outside sources are not required; however, when directly quoted or paraphrased works of others are used in any manner, the writer is obligated to properly cite the source of the original material.