Question

Which of the following is an accurate comparison between political developments in two African regions? (1 point)
West African nations gained independence after World War I and East African nations gained independence after World War II.
Governments in both South Africa and North Africa have been democratic since 1945.
East Africa and West Africa are the only regions in Africa that have countries with democratic governments.
Governments in both West Africa and East Africa have faced the challenges created by a history of colonial rule.

Answer 1

"Governments in both West Africa and East Africa have faced the challenges created by a history of colonial rule."

Explanation: Both regions experienced European colonialism, and its legacies—artificial borders, ethnic divisions, weak institutions, economic dependency, and struggles over national unity—have posed political challenges (e.g., coups, civil conflicts, postcolonial state-building) in countries across West and East Africa.