Why is 1960 referred to as a "miraculous year" for African countries?
A) The year 1960 saw world-wide revolutions in favor of independence.
B) South Africa was allowed free elections and Nelson Mandela was elected.
C) Because more than half of the African continent gained their independence that year.
D) All the former colonial possessions were granted their independence that year.
E) The World Bank forgave all the African countries' debts to foreign banks.

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More than half of the African continent gained their independence in 1960, leading to the year being referred to as a "miraculous year" for African countries.

Why Is 1960 Referred to as a "Miraculous Year" for African