Question

How did European competition for colonies affect Africa? Use the following four concepts as the basis for your argument and provide examples and supporting details: natural resources, slavery, ethnic conflict, and European technology

Answer 1

The colonial powers had a lasting effect on the continent of Africa. In the area of natural resources,the imperialist embarked on an exploitation drive that did not look at the needs of the local population, a modus operandi that was copied by the current african governments. The separation of communities and incorporation of hostile communities into one sphere of influence resulted to the current wave of ethnic politics,tensions and violence. however, the colony also substantially benefited from European technologies in such areas as telecommunication, transport and health. The campaigns that had ended up in the abolition of slavery also was better enforced in the continent.