Which historical event directly led to a massive increase in the number of independent countries in the world?
A)The end of apartheid in South Africa
B)The American Civil War
C)The defeat of Nazi Germany
D)The breakup of the European colonial empires after World War II
E)The breakup of the Russian Empire after World War I

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The breakup of the European colonial empires after World War II directly led to a massive increase in the number of independent countries in the world, as many colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean gained independence.

Which Historical Event Directly Led to a Massive Increase in the Number