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European Rule in Africa
Making Colonies Profitable
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Econonmy All European nations believed that their colonies should be self sufficient Pay all own expenses Schools, army, roads, etc
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Economy Exporting resources helped build up trade
Brought colonies money Colonies had resources such as copper, gold and later diamonds Colonies developed cash crops such as rubber for trade
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Economics European nations also imposed taxes on Africans
Many had to work for European owners to make $ to pay the taxes This helped the Europeans get rich Europeans also invested in the colonies Built railways for trade and transportation
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Impact of European Rule
European rule affected Africa greatly Africans were seen as primitive by the Europeans therefore their customs and traditions were rejected Even by the Africans by themselves after a while Breakdown of the culture resulted People became individualistic Had to make money Christianity replaced paganism European education system This contributed to the negative views of African values
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Impact of European Rule
Some benefits were: Railways Roads Harbors New jobs Literacy Medicine Tools Ending of local warfare
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conclusion European rule had ___________ good impact because…
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