Which of the Following Statements Are True About the Legacy

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true about the legacy of colonialism?

• A) Countries such as the Congo were able to transition from colonialism to stable domestic rule within a few years.
• B) In areas where the slave trade was highly concentrated, people extend less trust to other individuals.
• C) Few countries have successfully gained independence since the conclusion of World War II.
• D) All of these are true.

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