Colonialism is a term used to describe when one nation takes control of another. The borders of African countries today were created by European nations. Often the people who drew these borders paid no attention to cultural or language groups or political organization that already existed. Sometimes they grouped people together who had never been united under the same government before. Sometimes they divided existing systems of government. These borders continued to shift as different countries took control of the land.

Which statement best describes the impact of changing borders on the people who lived there?
A.
It made tribal or language differences seem less important.
B.
It allowed for an increases in cross-cultural exchange.
C.
It helped people of different backgrounds organize and join together.
D.
It divided groups and tribes and resulted in ongoing conflicts.