History of the Modern Middle East / Module 15
World War II and After: From Colonialism to Super Powers
World War II and its aftermath mark a turn from European colonial dominance to superpower influence. The lesson follows Syria, Lebanon, France, and the pressure of the United States and Soviet Union.
Learning objectives
- Trace the shift from colonial power to superpower influence after World War II.
- Explain how Syria and Lebanon fit into the postwar regional order.
Transcript excerpt
Excerpt from the lesson transcript
Finally, after World War II, because of the intervention of the Soviets and the Americans, the French are forced to leave Syria and Lebanon, not before, once again, bombarding Damascus for the third time to retake it. So you have this impact already during and immediately after World War II of the power and the importance and the influence of these two superpowers.