Which of the following was a consequence of the emphasis on cash-crop agriculture in European colonies?
a. The vulnerability of African and Asian farmers to price fluctuations in the international market
b. The spread of mass nationalism and independence movements in Asia and Africa
c. The end of class conflicts in the industrial societies of Europe
d. The discovery of quinine to prevent malaria
Answer: a. The vulnerability of African and Asian farmers to price fluctuations in the international market
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