What was the unforeseen impact of forcing Africans to fight on behalf of their colonizers in World War I?

Question

Question 17 options:

A)

It inspired Africans to fight for their independence.

B)

It strengthened European control over African colonies.

C)

It resulted in rebellions in Africa, which prolonged the war.

D)

It resulted in Germany losing World War II.

Answer 1

The unforeseen impact of forcing Africans to fight on behalf of their colonizers in World War I was:

A) It inspired Africans to fight for their independence.

Many Africans who served in the war became aware of the broader political dynamics and began to seek greater rights and independence in the aftermath of the conflict.