Question

which of the following is not a reason there was a growing spirit of nationalism in africa following world war ii?
a. african soldiers who had fought in other parts of the world returned home disturbed by africas discrimination.
b. workers in wartime defense industries went on strike, demanding better pay and more freedoms.
c. missionary groups had spread christianity to the african nations, and european powers established colonies in africa.
d. following the war, the west no longer appeared an unbeatable force.

please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option A: African soldiers returning post-WWII and witnessing/experiencing discrimination fueled nationalist sentiment to challenge unfair systems.
• Option B: Worker strikes for better pay and freedoms were acts of resistance against colonial exploitation, contributing to nationalism.
• Option C: Missionary activity and European colonization were pre-WWII developments that established colonial control, not a post-WWII driver of growing nationalism.
• Option D: The West's weakened status after WWII showed colonial powers were vulnerable, encouraging African nationalist movements.

Answer:

C. Missionary groups had spread Christianity to the African nations, and European powers established colonies in Africa.