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Chapter Two

The Trusteeship System

After World War II, the Allies had to make many decisions about the countries that had lost the war, such as Germany. One of these decisions involved the colonies of the conquered nations. What should be done with these colonies? Who should look out for their interests until they were ready to become independent?

Wo r d s t o U n d e r s ta n d

Allies : the group of powers that fought against Germany in World War I or against the Axis powers in World War II. Axis : the military and political alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan that fought the Allies in World War II. Mandates : in this context, territories for which the League of Nations members were given administrative powers.

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