Question

which most contributed to an absence of national identity in newly independent countries? economies based on the growing of a single crop strong education systems that produced a skilled workforce boundaries that disregarded ethnic and religious differences violence used in a lengthy struggle for independence

Explanation:

When national boundaries ignore ethnic and religious identities, it can lead to internal divisions and a lack of a unified national identity in newly - independent countries. Single - crop economies affect economic stability, strong education systems are positive for nation - building, and independence struggles, while violent, don't directly cause lack of national identity as much as artificial boundaries do.

Answer:

C. boundaries that disregarded ethnic and religious differences