Question

question 2 of 48
which statement best summarizes the general experiences of african states during the 20th century?
a. african states embraced pan - africanism and joined to form a political union.
b. african states adopted communism to demonstrate their hatred of european democracies.
c. african states won their freedom from european colonial powers using a variety of strategies.
d. african states launched revolutions to overthrow dictators who had established one - party systems.

Explanation:

• Option A: Pan - Africanism was an ideology, but African states did not form a political union in the 20th century.
• Option B: African states did not adopt communism mainly to show hatred of European democracies. Their paths to independence and post - independence development were more complex than this simplistic view.
• Option C: In the 20th century, many African states achieved independence from European colonial powers. Some used peaceful means like negotiations (e.g., Ghana), while others used armed struggle (e.g., Algeria).
• Option D: While some African states did have issues with one - party systems and dictators, this was not the overarching experience of African states in the 20th century. The main and more general experience was the struggle for independence.

Answer:

C. African states won their freedom from European colonial powers using a variety of strategies.