Which of the following is a similarity between the decolonization experiences of Algeria and South Africa?
A) Both countries suffered violent civil wars to end colonial control.
B) Both countries were independent before the end of World War II.
C) Both countries had large numbers of European settlers, which prevented a smooth transfer of power.
D) Both countries had trained large numbers of indigenous people in the civil service and military, making transition to independence easier.

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Both Algeria and South Africa had significant populations of European settlers, which complicated their paths to independence and contributed to prolonged conflicts and difficulties in transitioning to self-rule. In Algeria, French settlers (colons or pied-noirs) were a major factor in the violent struggle for independence from France. In South Africa, the presence of a large population of settlers of European descent (primarily Dutch and British) was central to the apartheid regime and the complex negotiations that eventually led to the end of apartheid and the establishment of majority rule.

Which of the Following Is a Similarity Between the Decolonization