Which African country experienced a prolonged and violent struggle for independence against French colonial rule, culminating in a war of independence that lasted from 1954 to 1962?
Algeria
Tunisia
Kenya
Morocco
Correct answer is A
Algeria experienced a prolonged and violent struggle for independence against French colonial rule, culminating in a war of independence that lasted from 1954 to 1962. The war ended with Algeria gaining its independence from France. This war is known for its guerrilla warfare and the use of torture by both sides, and it is considered one of the most important decolonization wars.