Question

question 19 of 20
how do the motivations for the african independence movements compare with those of the arab - israeli conflict?
a. both conflicts involved peoples in colonized territories fighting for economic and religious freedoms.
b. the african nations were fighting for political freedom from colonial forces, but israel and palestine have been fighting for control of the same land.
c. both conflicts drew support from superpowers hoping to spread their own political ideals.
d. the african independence movements were inspired by charismatic leaders, but the arab - israeli conflict was inspired by successful revolutions elsewhere.

Explanation:

• Option A: African independence movements were mainly about political freedom from colonial rule, not specifically economic and religious freedoms as the main focus compared to Arab - Israeli conflict which is land - centric.
• Option B: African nations fought against colonial powers for political independence. The Arab - Israeli conflict is centered around the control of land (e.g., Israel's establishment and territorial disputes with Palestinians).
• Option C: While superpowers might have been involved in some aspects, it is not the main comparison of motivations. African independence was about de - colonization, Arab - Israeli is about land.
• Option D: African independence was inspired by various factors including anti - colonial sentiment, not just charismatic leaders. Arab - Israeli conflict has its roots in historical, territorial, and political (not just inspired by other revolutions) factors.

Answer:

B. The African nations were fighting for political freedom from colonial forces, but Israel and Palestine have been fighting for control of the same land.