Which challenges did newly independent countries face? Select six options.little industrializationlack of national identitycash crop economiesethnic and religious differenceslittle investment in educationaggressive industrializationeconomic inequality

Newly independent countries often inherited economies built around exporting cash crops, with little industry and limited investment in education. Colonial borders and rule could also leave a weak shared national identity, ethnic and religious divisions, and substantial economic inequality. Aggressive industrialization was not generally a challenge they faced in the same way; limited industrial development was the issue.

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