. Africa is a continent rich in natural resources. Which of the following descriptions best describes why Africans experience su
ch extreme poverty despite living on a continent rich in natural resources? A. The people of Africa are unable to use technology to make a profit from their natural resources, B. European colonization led to the exploitation of African resources and left the people of Africa in poverty. C. Traditional villages in Africa did not realize they had access to natural resources that could make them rich. D. Ethnic groups were divided into countries and continued to fight over the resources instead of cooperating to use them efficiently.
D. Ethnic groups were divided into countries and continued to fight over the resources instead of cooperating to use them efficiently.
Explanation:
Ethnic conflict arises if ethnic groups compete for the same goal—notably power, access to resources, or territory. ... Ethnic identity is created by social interactions between individuals and groups and remains therefore beyond a person's choice, but it is subject to change if the social conditions change.
As part of his Reconstruction plan, President Johnson thought the South should be treated relatively fairly, compared to how the radicals in Congress thought they should be treated.
