The main reason why revolution swept so many African nations following their independence from European rule was because there was a giant power vacuum that needed to be filled--usually by a dictator.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: your answer would be a
Explanation:
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
This excerpt is from Griselda’s Tale, a European Folklore written by Giovanni Boccaccio. Griselda was married to Gualtieri and her patience and obiedience were severely tested when her children were taken away from her to be killed. Gualtieri did not kill them however, but kept them in another town. When Griselda’s daughter was 12 years old Gualtieri brought her back and presented her to Griselda as his new bride.  When Griselda did not object to this he revealed the daughter to the mother and  restored her role as a wife and mother.  
Question: Which option identifies an inference one could draw about the ladies based upon the information in the excerpt?
Answer: A. They place a high value on material possessions.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
D. deriving their powers from the consent of the governed.
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