African Decolonization: Ghana, Algeria, Congo & Angola

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Easy • Question 1 of 35

Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after World War II.

Using the evidence about Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after, which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. Organized political mobilization pressured Britain toward constitutional transfer and independence. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 1

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Easy • Question 1 of 35

Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after World War II.

Using the evidence about Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after, which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. Organized political mobilization pressured Britain toward constitutional transfer and independence. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For Kwame Nkrumah leads mass nationalist politics in the Gold Coast after, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 2

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Easy • Question 2 of 35

Ghana becomes independent in 1957.

For Ghana becomes independent in 1957., which answer most directly addresses this question: what is the most important historical significance of this development?

A. Ghana became a highly visible example of sub-Saharan African decolonization. B. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Ghana becomes independent in 1957.. C. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to Ghana becomes independent in 1957., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. D. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of Ghana becomes independent in 1957., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 3

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Easy • Question 3 of 35

Nkrumah argues that Ghana’s independence is meaningless unless linked to African liberation.

Which conclusion about Nkrumah argues that Ghana’s independence is meaningless unless linked best answers the following historical problem: which conclusion follows most directly from the evidence?

A. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of Nkrumah argues that Ghana’s independence is meaningless unless linked, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For Nkrumah argues that Ghana’s independence is meaningless unless linked, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. C. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Nkrumah argues that Ghana’s independence is meaningless unless linked. D. Pan-Africanism connected national independence to a broader continental anticolonial project.

Answer 4

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Easy • Question 4 of 35

France considers Algeria legally part of metropolitan France and supports a large settler population there.

Using the evidence about France considers Algeria legally part of metropolitan France and suppo, how should a student place this evidence in its historical context?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant Applied to France considers Algeria legally part of metropolitan France and suppo, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. Settler colonialism made Algerian decolonization especially difficult to resolve through a simple transfer of authority. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of France considers Algeria legally part of metropolitan France and suppo, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to France considers Algeria legally part of metropolitan France and suppo.

Answer 5

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Easy • Question 5 of 35

The FLN begins an armed revolt in Algeria in 1954.

For The FLN begins an armed revolt in Algeria in 1954., which answer most directly addresses this question: which claim would use this evidence most accurately?

A. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The FLN begins an armed revolt in Algeria in 1954.. B. Algerian nationalism developed into a sustained anticolonial guerrilla war. C. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of The FLN begins an armed revolt in Algeria in 1954., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The event had identical effects in every country involved For The FLN begins an armed revolt in Algeria in 1954., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 6

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Easy • Question 6 of 35

French forces use torture during the Algerian War.

Which conclusion about French forces use torture during the Algerian War. best answers the following historical problem: what broader unit 8 development does this evidence best illustrate?

A. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region Applied to French forces use torture during the Algerian War., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of French forces use torture during the Algerian War., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to French forces use torture during the Algerian War.. D. Counterinsurgency methods damaged French claims to defend republican rights and legitimacy.

Answer 7

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Easy • Question 7 of 35

The Battle of Algiers pits FLN networks against French security forces.

Using the evidence about The Battle of Algiers pits FLN networks against French security forces, which causal interpretation is most defensible?

A. Urban guerrilla warfare made civilian populations central to counterinsurgency. B. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant For The Battle of Algiers pits FLN networks against French security forces, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Battle of Algiers pits FLN networks against French security forces. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of The Battle of Algiers pits FLN networks against French security forces, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 8

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Easy • Question 8 of 35

Charles de Gaulle returns to power in France in 1958 amid the Algerian crisis.

For Charles de Gaulle returns to power in France in 1958 amid the Algerian, which answer most directly addresses this question: what does this evidence reveal most clearly?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Charles de Gaulle returns to power in France in 1958 amid the Algerian. B. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated Applied to Charles de Gaulle returns to power in France in 1958 amid the Algerian, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. Colonial war destabilized metropolitan politics as well as the colony. D. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of Charles de Gaulle returns to power in France in 1958 amid the Algerian, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 9

Easy

Easy • Question 9 of 35

The Evian Accords lead to Algerian independence in 1962.

Which conclusion about The Evian Accords lead to Algerian independence in 1962. best answers the following historical problem: which comparison or connection is best supported?

A. Negotiation ended formal French rule after years of costly warfare. B. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Evian Accords lead to Algerian independence in 1962.. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of The Evian Accords lead to Algerian independence in 1962., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For The Evian Accords lead to Algerian independence in 1962., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 10

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Easy • Question 10 of 35

Large numbers of pieds-noirs leave Algeria after independence.

Using the evidence about Large numbers of pieds-noirs leave Algeria after independence., how would this evidence strengthen an AP-style argument?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to Large numbers of pieds-noirs leave Algeria after independence., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of Large numbers of pieds-noirs leave Algeria after independence., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. Decolonization transformed settler communities as well as colonized populations. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Large numbers of pieds-noirs leave Algeria after independence..

Answer 11

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Medium • Question 11 of 35

Belgium grants Congo independence in 1960 after a very short transition.

For Belgium grants Congo independence in 1960 after a very short transitio, which answer most directly addresses this question: which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of Belgium grants Congo independence in 1960 after a very short transitio, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. Rapid withdrawal left weak institutions and limited trained administrative capacity. C. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For Belgium grants Congo independence in 1960 after a very short transitio, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. D. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Belgium grants Congo independence in 1960 after a very short transitio.

Answer 12

Medium

Medium • Question 12 of 35

The Congolese army mutinies shortly after independence.

Which conclusion about The Congolese army mutinies shortly after independence. best answers the following historical problem: what is the most important historical significance of this development?

A. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of The Congolese army mutinies shortly after independence., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Congolese army mutinies shortly after independence.. C. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant Applied to The Congolese army mutinies shortly after independence., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. D. The crisis exposed the fragility of postcolonial state institutions.

Answer 13

Medium

Medium • Question 13 of 35

Katanga attempts to secede under Moise Tshombe.

Using the evidence about Katanga attempts to secede under Moise Tshombe., which conclusion follows most directly from the evidence?

A. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of Katanga attempts to secede under Moise Tshombe., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The event had identical effects in every country involved For Katanga attempts to secede under Moise Tshombe., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. C. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Katanga attempts to secede under Moise Tshombe.. D. Regional mineral wealth and foreign interests complicated Congolese sovereignty.

Answer 14

Medium

Medium • Question 14 of 35

Patrice Lumumba appeals for international support during the Congo Crisis.

For Patrice Lumumba appeals for international support during the Congo Cri, which answer most directly addresses this question: how should a student place this evidence in its historical context?

A. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region Applied to Patrice Lumumba appeals for international support during the Congo Cri, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. Postcolonial leaders operated in a Cold War environment that could internationalize domestic crises. C. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of Patrice Lumumba appeals for international support during the Congo Cri, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Patrice Lumumba appeals for international support during the Congo Cri.

Answer 15

Medium

Medium • Question 15 of 35

Lumumba is killed in 1961.

Which conclusion about Lumumba is killed in 1961. best answers the following historical problem: which claim would use this evidence most accurately?

A. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Lumumba is killed in 1961.. B. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of Lumumba is killed in 1961., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. His death became a symbol of the vulnerability of postcolonial sovereignty to internal rivals and foreign intervention. D. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant For Lumumba is killed in 1961., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 16

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Medium • Question 16 of 35

UN peacekeepers deploy during the Congo Crisis.

Using the evidence about UN peacekeepers deploy during the Congo Crisis., what broader Unit 8 development does this evidence best illustrate?

A. International institutions became actors in postcolonial conflicts. B. The event had identical effects in every country involved In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to UN peacekeepers deploy during the Congo Crisis.. C. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated Applied to UN peacekeepers deploy during the Congo Crisis., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. D. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of UN peacekeepers deploy during the Congo Crisis., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 17

Medium

Medium • Question 17 of 35

Portugal resists decolonization in Angola longer than Britain or France do in many colonies.

For Portugal resists decolonization in Angola longer than Britain or Franc, which answer most directly addresses this question: which causal interpretation is most defensible?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Portugal resists decolonization in Angola longer than Britain or Franc. B. Differences among European imperial states shaped the timing and violence of independence struggles. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of Portugal resists decolonization in Angola longer than Britain or Franc, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For Portugal resists decolonization in Angola longer than Britain or Franc, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 18

Medium

Medium • Question 18 of 35

The MPLA, FNLA, and UNITA compete in Angola.

Which conclusion about The MPLA, FNLA, and UNITA compete in Angola. best answers the following historical problem: what does this evidence reveal most clearly?

A. Anticolonial struggle did not guarantee political unity after independence. B. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to The MPLA, FNLA, and UNITA compete in Angola., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of The MPLA, FNLA, and UNITA compete in Angola., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The MPLA, FNLA, and UNITA compete in Angola..

Answer 19

Medium

Medium • Question 19 of 35

Angola becomes independent in 1975 as civil war intensifies.

Using the evidence about Angola becomes independent in 1975 as civil war intensifies., which comparison or connection is best supported?

A. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For Angola becomes independent in 1975 as civil war intensifies., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. B. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Angola becomes independent in 1975 as civil war intensifies.. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of Angola becomes independent in 1975 as civil war intensifies., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. Formal decolonization could coincide with state conflict rather than political consolidation.

Answer 20

Medium

Medium • Question 20 of 35

Cuba sends troops to support the MPLA in Angola.

For Cuba sends troops to support the MPLA in Angola., which answer most directly addresses this question: how would this evidence strengthen an ap-style argument?

A. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Cuba sends troops to support the MPLA in Angola.. B. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant Applied to Cuba sends troops to support the MPLA in Angola., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. Cold War intervention in Africa involved actors beyond the United States and Soviet Union. D. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of Cuba sends troops to support the MPLA in Angola., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 21

Medium

Medium • Question 21 of 35

South Africa intervenes militarily in Angola.

Which conclusion about South Africa intervenes militarily in Angola. best answers the following historical problem: which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved For South Africa intervenes militarily in Angola., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. B. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to South Africa intervenes militarily in Angola.. C. Regional powers pursued their own security and ideological goals during African conflicts. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of South Africa intervenes militarily in Angola., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 22

Medium

Medium • Question 22 of 35

The United States and Soviet Union support rival forces in Angola.

Using the evidence about The United States and Soviet Union support rival forces in Angola., what is the most important historical significance of this development?

A. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of The United States and Soviet Union support rival forces in Angola., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The United States and Soviet Union support rival forces in Angola.. C. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region Applied to The United States and Soviet Union support rival forces in Angola., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. D. Postcolonial civil war became entangled with superpower competition.

Answer 23

Medium

Medium • Question 23 of 35

A comparison of Ghana and Algeria shows different levels of anticolonial violence.

For A comparison of Ghana and Algeria shows different levels of anticoloni, which answer most directly addresses this question: which conclusion follows most directly from the evidence?

A. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of A comparison of Ghana and Algeria shows different levels of anticoloni, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. Decolonization followed multiple paths shaped by settler presence, imperial policy, nationalist strategy, and political conditions. C. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant For A comparison of Ghana and Algeria shows different levels of anticoloni, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. D. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A comparison of Ghana and Algeria shows different levels of anticoloni.

Answer 24

Medium

Medium • Question 24 of 35

A comparison of Congo and Ghana shows different levels of institutional continuity at independence.

Which conclusion about A comparison of Congo and Ghana shows different levels of institutiona best answers the following historical problem: how should a student place this evidence in its historical context?

A. The speed and structure of colonial withdrawal affected early state stability. B. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of A comparison of Congo and Ghana shows different levels of institutiona, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The event had identical effects in every country involved In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A comparison of Congo and Ghana shows different levels of institutiona. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated Applied to A comparison of Congo and Ghana shows different levels of institutiona, this would overstate what the evidence can establish.

Answer 25

Medium

Medium • Question 25 of 35

A nationalist poster depicts broken chains and a map of Africa.

Using the evidence about A nationalist poster depicts broken chains and a map of Africa., which claim would use this evidence most accurately?

A. Visual rhetoric linked sovereignty to liberation from foreign rule and continental solidarity. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of A nationalist poster depicts broken chains and a map of Africa., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For A nationalist poster depicts broken chains and a map of Africa., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. D. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A nationalist poster depicts broken chains and a map of Africa..

Answer 26

Hard

Hard • Question 26 of 35

A French settler memoir describes fear during the Algerian War.

For A French settler memoir describes fear during the Algerian War., which answer most directly addresses this question: what broader unit 8 development does this evidence best illustrate?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to A French settler memoir describes fear during the Algerian War., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. The source can illuminate settler experience but must be contextualized within a colonial system that privileged settlers. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of A French settler memoir describes fear during the Algerian War., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A French settler memoir describes fear during the Algerian War..

Answer 27

Hard

Hard • Question 27 of 35

An FLN statement describes the struggle as national liberation.

Which conclusion about An FLN statement describes the struggle as national liberation. best answers the following historical problem: which causal interpretation is most defensible?

A. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to An FLN statement describes the struggle as national liberation.. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of An FLN statement describes the struggle as national liberation., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The source reveals movement goals and political framing, not an objective account of every military event. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For An FLN statement describes the struggle as national liberation., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 28

Hard

Hard • Question 28 of 35

A Belgian colonial official claims Congo was unprepared for independence.

Using the evidence about A Belgian colonial official claims Congo was unprepared for independen, what does this evidence reveal most clearly?

A. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A Belgian colonial official claims Congo was unprepared for independen. B. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant Applied to A Belgian colonial official claims Congo was unprepared for independen, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of A Belgian colonial official claims Congo was unprepared for independen, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The statement may reflect conditions partly produced by Belgium’s own restrictive colonial policies.

Answer 29

Hard

Hard • Question 29 of 35

A copper-production table shows Katanga’s economic importance.

For A copper-production table shows Katanga’s economic importance., which answer most directly addresses this question: which comparison or connection is best supported?

A. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of A copper-production table shows Katanga’s economic importance., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The event had identical effects in every country involved For A copper-production table shows Katanga’s economic importance., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. C. Resource geography helps explain why control of Katanga mattered politically and internationally. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A copper-production table shows Katanga’s economic importance..

Answer 30

Hard

Hard • Question 30 of 35

A map shows Portuguese colonies remaining in Africa after many British and French colonies gain independence.

Which conclusion about A map shows Portuguese colonies remaining in Africa after many British best answers the following historical problem: how would this evidence strengthen an ap-style argument?

A. Imperial withdrawal occurred at different times because metropolitan regimes and colonial wars differed. B. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region Applied to A map shows Portuguese colonies remaining in Africa after many British, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of A map shows Portuguese colonies remaining in Africa after many British, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A map shows Portuguese colonies remaining in Africa after many British.

Answer 31

Hard

Hard • Question 31 of 35

The Organization of African Unity is founded in 1963.

Using the evidence about The Organization of African Unity is founded in 1963., which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant For The Organization of African Unity is founded in 1963., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. B. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Organization of African Unity is founded in 1963.. C. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of The Organization of African Unity is founded in 1963., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. New states sought continental cooperation while generally preserving inherited colonial borders.

Answer 32

Hard

Hard • Question 32 of 35

Postcolonial governments inherit borders containing diverse linguistic and ethnic communities.

For Postcolonial governments inherit borders containing diverse linguistic, which answer most directly addresses this question: what is the most important historical significance of this development?

A. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of Postcolonial governments inherit borders containing diverse linguistic, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. Colonial territorial structures remained an important continuity after formal independence. C. The event had identical effects in every country involved In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Postcolonial governments inherit borders containing diverse linguistic. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated Applied to Postcolonial governments inherit borders containing diverse linguistic, this would overstate what the evidence can establish.

Answer 33

Hard

Hard • Question 33 of 35

A student argues that African independence ended foreign economic influence.

Which conclusion about A student argues that African independence ended foreign economic infl best answers the following historical problem: which conclusion follows most directly from the evidence?

A. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of A student argues that African independence ended foreign economic infl, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The claim confuses political sovereignty with complete economic autonomy. C. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For A student argues that African independence ended foreign economic infl, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. D. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A student argues that African independence ended foreign economic infl.

Answer 34

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Hard • Question 34 of 35

A historian compares Ghana, Algeria, Congo, and Angola.

Using the evidence about A historian compares Ghana, Algeria, Congo, and Angola., how should a student place this evidence in its historical context?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to A historian compares Ghana, Algeria, Congo, and Angola., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of A historian compares Ghana, Algeria, Congo, and Angola., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The strongest comparison explains variation through settler colonialism, withdrawal strategy, institutions, resources, and Cold War intervention. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A historian compares Ghana, Algeria, Congo, and Angola..

Answer 35

Hard

Hard • Question 35 of 35

An essay asks whether decolonization after 1945 was driven more by African nationalism or European weakness.

For An essay asks whether decolonization after 1945 was driven more by Afr, which answer most directly addresses this question: which claim would use this evidence most accurately?

A. A defensible answer should weigh both while explaining how nationalist organization exploited postwar changes in imperial capacity and legitimacy. B. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to An essay asks whether decolonization after 1945 was driven more by Afr. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of An essay asks whether decolonization after 1945 was driven more by Afr, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For An essay asks whether decolonization after 1945 was driven more by Afr, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

African Decolonization: Ghana, Algeria, Congo & Angola

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