Many nationalists in European colonies found themselves engulfed in personal turmoil because they
A. had more in common with colonial rulers than the rural population.
B. had no knowledge of the local traditions and wanted to preserve them.
C. wanted to accept all Western culture but not at the expense of the indigenous population.
D. totally rejected any efforts at modernization although their education had taught them the importance of modernization.
E. were completely undecided about which path to pursue.
Answer: A
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