WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A major factor in the development of 20th-century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common
A
language throughout most of Africa
B
goal to end European rule in Africa
C
ethnic bond among the people of sub-Saharan Africa
D
religion throughout most of Africa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This surge in African nationalism was fueled by several catalytic factors besides the oppressive colonial experience itself: missionary churches, World Wars I and II, the ideology of Pan-Africanism, and the League of Nations/United Nations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pan-Africanism was the attempt to create a sense of brotherhood and collaboration among all people of African descent whether they lived inside or outside of Africa. The themes raised in this excerpt connect to the aspirations of people, the values of European culture, and the world of African colonies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pan-African movement, Movement dedicated to establishing independence for African nations and cultivating unity among black people throughout the world. It originated in conferences held in London (1900, 1919, 1921, 1923) and other cities. W.E.B. Du Bois was a principal early leader.

Detailed explanation-4: -There were several forces that gave rise to independence movements in Africa. First, the education of some Africans received from Christian or Muslim schools, and their exposure to political ideas from the West that emphasized natural rights clearly influenced an African elite to identify their need for independence.

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