Which statement draws a correct conclusion about how boundaries created by European nations in Africa affected the African peoples?(1 point)

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Boundaries drawn by European nations strengthened some divisions between African ethnic groups and weakened others.
Boundaries drawn by European nations strengthened some divisions between African ethnic groups and weakened others.

Boundaries drawn by European nations respected the ethnic and linguistic diversity of African peoples.
Boundaries drawn by European nations respected the ethnic and linguistic diversity of African peoples.

Boundaries drawn by European nations gave preferential treatment to ethnic majorities over minority populations.
Boundaries drawn by European nations gave preferential treatment to ethnic majorities over minority populations.

Boundaries drawn by European nations only affected the economic development of African peoples.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

"Boundaries drawn by European nations strengthened some divisions between African ethnic groups and weakened others."

This statement accurately reflects the historical impact of arbitrary colonial boundaries that often disregarded existing ethnic, cultural, and linguistic divisions, leading to conflict and division among African peoples. The other statements either misrepresent the historical context or are overly simplistic.