Why did some countries seek to hold on to their colonies? These countries wanted to show their support for the Atlantic Charter.
These countries didn't want to lose access to supplies of natural resources,
These countries had a new-found respect for human rights.
These countries needed help in repaying debts from World War II.

These countries didn't want to lose access to supplies of natural resources.

Explanation:

If you were still in custody of the colony, why not just use it?

abraham lincoln was the president of usa and he had asked the audience to make a pledge on equality.

his pledge was:

“it is my earnest desire to know the will of the providence.”

lincoln also had hatred for people who condoned and practiced slavery and so he pledged:

""and if i can learnt what it is i can do it"" this is another pledge by abraham to reassure the congregation on how to deal with the providence will.

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