Question

Not all groups were disadvantaged by European colonization at first. Name two groups that benefited or grew as a result.

Answer 1

Answer:

Colonization ended in the small battalion of indigenous soldiers (the Ascaris) (1935-1936), which had not only Coptic and Muslim Christians, but also Eritreans and Ethiopians because, as it was losing men as it advanced on Addis Ababa, others arrived - who had That it was our enemies - who asked to join, and I never had any reason to regret welcoming them to my battalion. And not only this. The newcomers were also welcomed by those who were already there, that is, the Eritreans, with the sole condition that the gallons of command were a monopoly of these. And not only because of the rights acquired because of the years of service, but also because, after half a century of dependence on Italy, their level of education was superior to that of the subjects of the Negus.

Explanation:

I am well aware that these statements will qualify me as colonialist, imperialist and the like, but it is true. And it is also the only thing that explains Eritrea's resistance to recognizing itself as part of the former Negus empire and now, after its (almost) independence has been recognized, it explains the hostility towards Addis Ababa