Question

based on the map and table, which of the following statements are true? select the two that apply. france controlled most countries in west and central africa, but england controlled several as well. there are no present - day effects of colonialism in west and central african countries. europeans brought european languages to west and central africa, and those languages are still used today. every country in west and central africa was controlled by a european empire in 1950.

Explanation:

1. Historical records confirm France held extensive colonies in West/Central Africa, with Britain controlling key territories like Nigeria and Ghana in the region.
2. Colonial powers imposed their languages (e.g., French, English) on African territories, and these languages remain official or widely used in present-day nations.
3. Colonialism has lasting present-day effects (e.g., political borders, economic structures, cultural influences), so that statement is false.
4. Liberia was an independent nation in West Africa by 1950, so not every country in the region was under European control.

Answer:

A. France controlled most countries in West and Central Africa, but England controlled several as well.
C. Europeans brought European languages to West and Central Africa, and those languages are still used today.