Which of the following lists accurately explains the primary economic impact of imperialism on Africa and Latin America?(1 point)

Question

Responses

• The Congo 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 famine.

• 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 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.
• 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 most accurate response regarding the primary economic impact of imperialism on Africa and Latin America is:

• 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.

This option correctly reflects the historical context: the Congo Free State was heavily exploited under Belgian rule, leading to severe economic and social consequences, while Cuba faced significant debts related to efforts to mechanize its sugar industry, which was a major export sector influenced by imperialism.