Question

Which of these is true of the political stability within the African continent? A) Africa was and is the most at-risk region in the world, with many countries experiencing military conflict and government instability. B) Africa has seen a dramatic political shift in recent years because the discovery of oil has brought new wealth, improved education, and political stability. C) Africa was once the least developed continent, but they have bypassed South America as more and more African countries have established democratic governments. D) Most African countries were politically stable in the 20th Century, but religious conflict and civil war has created major political issues in the last 20 years.

Answer 1

A) Africa was and is the most at-risk region in the world, with many countries experiencing military conflict and government instability.

A is true for many African countries.

B) Africa has seen a dramatic political shift in recent years because the discovery of oil has brought new wealth, improved education, and political stability.

B is true for some African countries. Some African countries have become Oil Kleptocracies and lowered quality of life, but some have benefited.

Answer 2

A) Africa was and is the most at-risk region in the world, with many countries experiencing military conflict and government instability.

Step-by-step explanation:

In fact, in general terms, Africa is the most at-risk region in the world due to several social, economic, and political problems, with military conflicts and government instability being among them. These problems can be traced back to the time of the presence of European colonial powers, which at the end of the 19th century divided the entire African continent among them, without respecting the local divisions between different tribes, cultures, and ethnic groups. After the European powers abandoned Africa with the decolonization during the 20th century, poor and weak states emerged from the former colonies, encompassing within them different ethnic groups that did not recognize the borders imposed by the Europeans. Conflicts between these groups were inevitable, which added to the lack of governmental infrastructure, led to the rise of military dictatorships that applied cruel measures in order to concentrate power.