What was a major difference between Western influence in East Asia and Western colonization in Africa? A. Millions of Africans died as a result of European policies and force. B. Most Africans were glad to accept Europe's civilizing influences. C. Europeans were careful to preserve the traditions of the African people they ruled. D. In East Asia many Japanese and Chinese people prospered under European rule.

A. Millions of Africans died as a result of European policies and force.

Explanation:

The difference between the colonization and influence that the European power had over East Asia and western colonization in Africa was that the Eastern Asian powers didn't allow the Europeans to control them as much and had other products to offer the Europeans, the Western Africans had gold and other minerals to offer, but the main export and trade was slaves, so many of them died because of their policies and force.

A. Millions of Africans died as a result of European policies and force.

Explanation:

Although many people suffered due to the influence of the West in East Asia (for example, during the Opium Wars), the level is not comparable to the extreme suffering and death that Europeans brought to Africa, particularly due to the slave trade. The slave trade completely shattered the social structures and connections that kept African societies operating. Moreover, the loss of lives caused chaos to their social and economic systems, a legacy that continues to make political stability in Africa difficult to achieve.