Why is Algeria's independence struggle famous?

Correct answer: Because of its long and harsh struggle against French rule

Correct answer: A. Algeria was under French colonial rule, and the National Liberation Front, known as the FLN, led a major armed struggle for independence beginning in 1954. The conflict was severe and involved military action, political repression, civilian suffering, and international attention. Algeria became independent in 1962 after the Evian Accords and a referendum. A is correct because it identifies both the French colonial ruler and the difficult nature of the independence struggle. B is wrong because Algeria experienced a major and violent conflict. C is wrong because Algeria was ruled by France, not Britain. D is wrong because Algeria is in North Africa, not Asia. The struggle is especially significant because it showed how difficult and violent decolonization could be, and it influenced debates about colonialism and national liberation. Memory cue: Algeria—French rule, FLN struggle, independence in 1962.