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Compare the independence movements in Ghana, Kenya, and Algeria. Which of the following is a similarity of these movements?(1 point) Responses lingering tension from colonial occupation lingering tension from colonial occupation the failure of nonviolent protest the failure of nonviolent protest all were British colonies all were British colonies the refusal of colonial powers to negotiate with independence leaders
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The independence movements in Ghana, Kenya, and Algeria shared some similarities, but one that stands out from the provided options is:
**Lingering tension from colonial occupation.**
Ghana's movement, led by figures like Kwame Nkrumah, was marked by a significant push for political rights and education following World War II, yet tensions remained due to colonial legacy. In Kenya, the struggle was intensified by violent clashes, particularly with the Mau Mau uprising, which arose from deep-seated grievances over land and governance. Algeria experienced a brutal war for independence from France, characterized by violence and a strong desire to reclaim land and cultural identity, leading to enduring tensions post-independence.
The other options do not encapsulate the shared experiences of these movements as thoroughly:
- **The failure of nonviolent protest** does not apply uniformly; for instance, Ghana’s movement had significant nonviolent elements.
- **All were British colonies** is incorrect, as Algeria was a French colony.
- **The refusal of colonial powers to negotiate with independence leaders** varied significantly among the three movements; for example, Ghana saw negotiations happen earlier than they did in Algeria.
Thus, the best answer is the lingering tension from colonial occupation.
**Lingering tension from colonial occupation.**
Ghana's movement, led by figures like Kwame Nkrumah, was marked by a significant push for political rights and education following World War II, yet tensions remained due to colonial legacy. In Kenya, the struggle was intensified by violent clashes, particularly with the Mau Mau uprising, which arose from deep-seated grievances over land and governance. Algeria experienced a brutal war for independence from France, characterized by violence and a strong desire to reclaim land and cultural identity, leading to enduring tensions post-independence.
The other options do not encapsulate the shared experiences of these movements as thoroughly:
- **The failure of nonviolent protest** does not apply uniformly; for instance, Ghana’s movement had significant nonviolent elements.
- **All were British colonies** is incorrect, as Algeria was a French colony.
- **The refusal of colonial powers to negotiate with independence leaders** varied significantly among the three movements; for example, Ghana saw negotiations happen earlier than they did in Algeria.
Thus, the best answer is the lingering tension from colonial occupation.