Why is the year 1960 often referred to as the year of Africa? (1 point)

because in 1960,

1 all countries in Africa became democracies because in 1960,
all countries in Africa became democracies because in 1960,

2 the last colony in Africa disappeared because in 1960,
the last colony in Africa disappeared because in 1960,

3 17 African colonies became independent states because in 1960,
17 African colonies became independent states because

4 1960 was the first year of decolonization in Africa

because 1960 was the first year of decolonization in Africa.