Why did the British promise some of their colonies independence during World War ll?

they wanted the u.s. to fight on the side of the central powers.

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

explanation:

john maynrd keynes developed new economic respose to the                           ( b. great depression if the 1930's)