According to the Textbook, Why Are There Still So Many

question 119

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, why are there still so many civil wars and armed conflicts in postcolonial Africa today?

• A) because imperial powers have fostered conflicts between people to make them easier to control
• B) because many of the nations there have a history of violence with one another
• C) because local governments benefit as war provides a legitimate reason for seeking aid
• D) because everyone wants control of the rich resources that are available to the strongest tribe

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Definitions:

Civil War

A conflict between factions or regions within the same country, often fought over political, social, or economic issues.

Strategies

Plans of action designed to achieve a specific goal or overcome obstacles.

Devastating Loss

A situation in which there is significant harm or destruction, often accompanied by intense emotional grief.

Northern Strategy

The plans and tactics employed by the Union (Northern United States) during the Civil War, aimed at defeating the Confederacy and preserving the Union.