Which of the following lists accurately explains the primary economic impact of imperialism on Africa and Latin America?

Question

— 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 debt owed to Belgium
—- Cuba in latin America was impacted by debt incurred in an effort to mechanize sugar production
—- The Congo in Free State in Africa was impacted by exploitation by Belgium
—- Cuba in Latin America was impacted by famine
—- 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

Answer 1

The primary economic impact of imperialism on Africa and Latin America can be summarized accurately with the following statements:

1. The Congo Free State in Africa was impacted by debt owed to Belgium - This reflects the significant financial burdens placed on the Congo, partly due to exploitative practices under Belgian rule.

2. The Congo Free State in Africa was impacted by exploitation by Belgium - This highlights the direct economic exploitation and resources extraction that characterized Belgian imperialism in the Congo.

3. Cuba in Latin America was impacted by debt incurred in an effort to mechanize sugar production - This refers to the economic hardships faced by Cuba due to reliance on foreign investment for mechanization, which often came with debt.

The statements that do not align closely with the primary economic impacts include references to famine in Cuba, which is more related to agriculture policies than imperial economic practices, and the specific debt related to the Suez Canal, which is not directly relevant to Congo's circumstances.

Thus, the correct summaries regarding the primary economic impacts would focus on the exploitation and debt incurred from foreign enterprise in both regions.