What is one reason why the independence movements in Africa tended to be more violent than other places?

African countries tended to seek independence earlier than other countries around the world.

The colonies in Africa each had very large white settler populations who resisted all attempts at independence.

The colonies in Africa had been the sight of most of the most deadly battles of the Second World War.

Africa had the challenge of racial and political tensions often encouraged by colonizing forces.

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3 May, 10:45

What is one reason why the independence movements in Africa tended to be more violent than other places?

African countries tended to seek independence earlier than other countries around the world.

The colonies in Africa each had very large white settler populations who resisted all attempts at independence.

The colonies in Africa had been the sight of most of the most deadly battles of the Second World War.

Africa had the challenge of racial and political tensions often encouraged by colonizing forces.

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One reason why the independence movements in Africa tended to be more violent than other places is that " Africa had the challenge of racial and political tensions often encouraged by colonizing forces" since when decolonization began many of the exiting European powers had little regard for the intricate cultural differences of the regions they were leaving.