How does the word gang support the author’s purpose in this sentence? It evokes a positive image of teenagers who are part of a club. It evokes a negative image of teenage criminals. It evokes a neutral image of a group of teenagers. i need a answer right away please

Which best explains why the number of states in the world increased significantly between 1985 and 1995? the map of southeast asia was redrawn, and new countries were formed. new states were formed when the soviet union collapsed. many african states received independence from their colonizers. communist countries seeking to spread their influence created new satellite states. civil wars in central america fueled the creation of new states.