Which of the following was not an important effect of the colonization of Africa? A. European powers exploited the continent of
its resources. B. Large numbers of colonists resettled in Africa for its available farmland. C. New nations were created with little regard for exisiting tribal and ethnic boundaries. D. African nations struggled to build sound economies following independence.
Option: B. Large numbers of colonists resettled in Africa for its available farmland.
Explanation:
After the decline of the Atlantic Slave trade in the 19th century, European began to focus on Africa for its raw materials to run their industries. The arrival of European nations in Africa led to imperialism through military invasions which led to conquest and colonization. The European began to establish colonies in Africa in 1870. European came to Africa for its resources like ivory, cotton, palm kernel, palm oil, rubber, and groundnut not for resettled for farmland.
<h3><em>Natural resources have a double-edge effect on economic growth, in that the intensity of its use raises output, but increases its depletion rate. Natural resource is a key input in the production process that stimulates economic growth.</em></h3>
