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The displacement of indigenous populations in Africa during the colonial era was often driven by the demand for:

14. The displacement of indigenous populations in Africa during the colonial era was often driven by the demand for:

1. Gold and silver
2. Spices
3. Diamonds and minerals
4. Silk and textiles

Answer

The correct answer is: C) Diamonds and minerals

Explanation

The demand for valuable minerals, including diamonds, played a role in the displacement of indigenous populations during colonialism in Africa.