Question

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

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

This statement reflects the historical realities of colonial boundaries, which often ignored existing ethnic, cultural, and linguistic divisions, leading to tensions among different groups.