Question

How did the Scramble for Africa affect African countries even after European imperialism in the region had ended?

A.It helped African countries build close relationships with the United States.

B.It prevented African countries from participating in international politics.

C.It created lasting political and economic instability in African countries.

D.It continued to reduce Africa's population by promoting the slave trade.

Answer 1

C.It created lasting political and economic instability in African countries.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) it created a lasting political, economic instability in African countries.

The Scramble for Africa affected African countries even after European imperialism in the region had ended in that it created a lasting political, economic instability in African countries.

The Scramble for Africa was a period in Africa where powerful imperialistic countries of the time such as Great Britain, France, and Portugal, invaded, split, and colonized African territories. It began in 1881 and ended in 1914. The European countries knew about the excellent raw material and natural resources that Africa had, and they wanted them to be part of their respective nations. One of the consequences of the Scramble for Africa was that it affected African countries even after European imperialism in the region had ended because it created a lasting political, economic instability in African countries.