Imperialism's Lasting Legacy Quick Check

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Which of these statements best summarizes the current impact of artificial boundaries created by European imperialists in Africa?(1 point)
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Independent African nations have redrawn boundary lines that were originally created by European imperial powers.
Independent African nations have redrawn boundary lines that were originally created by European imperial powers.

Most independent African nations have populations made up of a few ethnic groups that cooperate with each other.
Most independent African nations have populations made up of a few ethnic groups that cooperate with each other.

Landlocked independent African nations have difficulty accessing overseas resources when neighboring coastal nations become politically unstable.
Landlocked independent African nations have difficulty accessing overseas resources when neighboring coastal nations become politically unstable.

Landlocked independent African nations produce enough of their own resources that access to global shipping lanes is not essential.

Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes the current impact of artificial boundaries created by European imperialists in Africa is:

Landlocked independent African nations have difficulty accessing overseas resources when neighboring coastal nations become politically unstable.

This statement highlights the ongoing challenges faced by landlocked nations, which often struggle with limited access to trade and resources due to their geographical positions and the complexities introduced by the imperialist-imposed boundaries.