Read the following lines from "Africa."

That is Africa your Africa
that grows again patiently obstinately
And its fruit gradually acquires
The bitter taste of liberty.
The poet describes the "taste of liberty" as "bitter" most likely to imply that the people of Africa

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worked as slaves for many years.
worked as slaves for many years.

earned freedom at a difficult price.
earned freedom at a difficult price.

cannot spoil the beauty of the land.

earned freedom at a difficult price.