Question

write 4 sentences stating your opinion about the claim “the experience of colonialism has contributed to social and political conflict in developing countries after they achieved independence”

Answer 1

1. I believe that colonialism has had a huge impact on developing countries, both in the present and in the past, and has been a major contributor to the social and political conflict experienced in many countries post-independence.

2. Colonialism has left a lasting legacy of oppression and inequality in many regions, leading to feelings of mistrust and resentment amongst the former colonies and their leaders.

3. Colonial powers have had a lasting impact in developing countries, both in terms of their governments and their social structures, and this has led to increased tensions post-independence.

4. The legacy of colonialism has made it difficult for many countries to achieve true independence, as their political and social systems have been shaped in part by the oppressive forces of their former rulers.