What widespread problem does ishmael beah attempt to reveal in his memoir a long way gone? a. the life of refugees who fled sierra leone during the civil war b. the civil war between the revolutionary united front and government militias c. the use of children and teenagers as soldiers in armed conflict d. the injustice of being colonized by a country across an ocean

The best answer is C) The use of children and teenagers as soldiers in armed conflict.

Ishmael Beah's harrowing story, A Long Way Gone, is about his experience as a child soldier in Sierra Leone following his capture and imprisonment. His story touches on many themes and widespread problem, but the capture, brainwashing, and difficult task of rehabilitating child soldiers is the main problem addressed.