Question

Which of the following lists accurately explains the primary economic impact of imperialism on Africa and Latin America?(1 point)ResponsesThe Congo Free State in Africa was impacted by the debt incurred from the construction of the Suez Canal.Cuba in Latin America was impacted by debt and economic hardships.The Congo Free State in Africa was impacted by the debt incurred from the construction of the Suez Canal. Cuba in Latin America was impacted by debt and economic hardships.The Congo Free State in Africa was impacted by exploitation by Belgium.Cuba in Latin America was impacted by debt incurred in an effort to mechanize sugar production.The Congo Free State in Africa was impacted by exploitation by Belgium. Cuba in Latin America was impacted by debt incurred in an effort to mechanize sugar production.The Congo Free State in Africa was impacted by debt owed to Belgium.Cuba in Latin America was impacted by debt incurred in an effort to mechanize sugar production

Answer 1

"The Congo Free State in Africa was impacted by exploitation by Belgium. Cuba in Latin America was impacted by debt incurred in an effort to mechanize sugar production."

Explanation: The Congo was brutally exploited under King Leopold II (forced labor and resource extraction). Imperialism in Latin America often produced economic dependency and debt—Cuba's sugar economy required heavy investment (and foreign control), leading to debt and economic hardship.