Question

question 8 of 15
after the industrial revolution, how did european imperialism affect africa?
a. arbitrarily formed boundaries caused wars between rival tribes.
b. african tribes were allowed to govern themselves if they gave resources to europeans.
c. countries that were not colonized developed strong alliances with one another.
d. european industry and technology caused african economies to flourish.

Explanation:

During post-Industrial Revolution European imperialism, European powers divided Africa into colonies with arbitrary boundaries that ignored existing ethnic, tribal, and cultural divisions. This forced rival groups into the same territories or split communities, leading to long-term inter-tribal conflicts. Options B, C, and D are incorrect: European powers retained control of African territories rather than allowing self-governance, uncolonized African states were rare and did not form widespread strong alliances, and European exploitation drained African resources rather than making their economies flourish.

Answer:

A. Arbitrarily formed boundaries caused wars between rival tribes.