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exam lesson name: an age of revolution,
exam number: 700693rr
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1. whats a lasting impact that new imperialism had on africa?

○ a. racial equality
○ b. political instability
○ c. economic prosperity
○ d. widespread pandemics

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Explanation:

To determine the lasting impact of New Imperialism on Africa, we analyze each option:

• Option A: New Imperialism enforced racial hierarchies (e.g., apartheid - like systems in some regions), so racial equality was not achieved. Eliminate A.
• Option B: During New Imperialism, Africa was divided arbitrarily by European powers, ignoring ethnic, cultural, and tribal boundaries. When colonies gained independence, these artificial borders led to conflicts between different groups within countries, resulting in long - term political instability. This is a well - documented lasting impact.
• Option C: New Imperialism exploited Africa's resources for the benefit of European powers, leading to underdevelopment and economic dependence rather than prosperity. Eliminate C.
• Option D: While diseases were spread during imperialism, "widespread pandemics" as a lasting impact is not as defining as the political instability caused by the arbitrary division of the continent. The political boundaries created during imperialism have had a more enduring and far - reaching impact on the governance and stability of African nations.

Answer:

B. Political instability