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The large number of casualties in the Nigerian civil war can be attributed to

A
broad-based anger at economic disparity in the country.
B
colonists’ lack of attention to cultural differences.
C
the many different factions at war with one another.
D
widespread dissatisfaction with the Nigerian president.
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What can one conclude about the link between falling cacao crop prices and rising economic problems in Ghana?

A
People stopped buying cacao when the economy faltered.
B
Economic problems led Ghana’s farmers to cut their cacao prices.
C
Ghana grew cacao more economically when the economy slowed.
D
The country was too dependent on exports of its cacao crop.
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What was a major contributor to unrest in Nigeria?

A
an economic dependence on oil
B
its many ethnicities and religions
C
clashes with other African nations
D
a series of military dictatorships
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What can one conclude about the link between falling cacao crop prices and rising economic problems in Ghana?

A
People stopped buying cacao when the economy faltered.
B
The country was too dependent on exports of its cacao crop.
C
Ghana grew cacao more economically when the economy slowed.
D
Economic problems led Ghana’s farmers to cut their cacao prices.
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Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda?

A
a peace agreement that the Tutsis refused to sign
B
civil war started by the Tutsis
C
a new democratic government
D
the death of the Rwandan president
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Jomo Kenyatta caused discontent during his rule in Kenya by

A
exhibiting favoritism toward the Kikuyu people.
B
becoming a member of the pan-African movement.
C
encouraging election fraud to help him stay in office.
D
leading the Kenyan African Nationalist Union.
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What was the first step in Ghana’s independence?

A
Africans gained a majority in the parliament.
B
Kwame Nkrumah became the prime minister.
C
Opposition political parties were banned.
D
A military coup seized power in the colony.
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Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?

A
A peace treaty concluded the civil war.
B
A civilian president was elected.
C
Ethnic tensions came to an end.
D
Military leaders led a government coup.
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Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?

A
Ethnic tensions came to an end.
B
Military leaders led a government coup.
C
A peace treaty concluded the civil war.
D
A civilian president was elected.
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Why did corruption increase when opposition political parties were banned in Ghana?

A
Opposition parties operated secretly and illegally, and they tried to undermine the government.
B
Opposition parties ran on anti-corruption platforms, but they won no support from the public.
C
Citizens revolted against Nkrumah’s rule, and crime became common among workers.
D
Nkrumah’s government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.
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Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?

A
Ethnic tensions came to an end.
B
A civilian president was elected.
C
A peace treaty concluded the civil war.
D
Military leaders led a government coup.
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Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?

A
A civilian president was elected.
B
Ethnic tensions came to an end.
C
A peace treaty concluded the civil war.
D
Military leaders led a government coup.
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What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992?

A
a return to a one-party system of government
B
an increase in government instability
C
an economy based solely on industry
D
advances in education and human services
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What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992?

A
a return to a one-party system of government
B
advances in education and human services
C
an increase in government instability
D
an economy based solely on industry
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What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992?

A
a return to a one-party system of government
B
an economy based solely on industry
C
advances in education and human services
D
an increase in government instability

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