Question

What was one major problem caused by Europeans drawing new African borders during the Scramble for Africa?

Answer 1

Answer: The territorial division of the continent had as its foundation only the interests of the European settlers, disregarding the ethnic and cultural differences of the local population.

Explanation:

Several communities, often rivals, which historically lived in conflict, were placed in the same territory, while groups of the same ethnic group were separated. After World War II, an intense process of independence of the African nations took place. However, new countries formed on the same territorial base built by the European settlers, disrespecting the culture and history of the communities, consequently numerous ethnic conflicts by the power dispute were unleashed within these countries.

Answer 2

The new borders ignored the cultural and political traditions of different african groups. (APEX)