Question

question 9 of 10
how were political movements in algeria both successful and damaging to the country following world war ii?
a. they succeeded in winning political independence but failed to prevent communists from gaining power.
b. they succeeded in ending religious discrimination but failed to gain independence from french colonial powers.
c. they succeeded in winning control of the government but failed to force europeans to leave the country.
d. they succeeded in overthrowing the french colonial government but failed to establish a strong economy.

Explanation:

After World War II, Algeria's political movements led to independence from French colonial rule (successful aspect). However, post - independence, building a strong economy was a challenge (damaging aspect). Option A is incorrect as there was no major communist power - gain issue. Option B is wrong because Algeria did gain independence. Option C is incorrect as Europeans did leave to a large extent after independence.

Answer:

D. They succeeded in overthrowing the French colonial government but failed to establish a strong economy.