Question

Cecil rhodes was responsible for british settlements in southern africa; the country of rhodesia (now zimbabwe) was even named after him. rhodes writes here that the human race is improved by having greater numbers of britons throughout the world. How might a native African react to his statement? explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

A native African (particularly, the Afrikaners) would agree on his statement since Cecil Rhodes supported them by teaching Dutch in schools and remove their legal disabilities. He also allowed self-governance on the Cape Colony.

Explanation:

Cecil Rhodes was a controversial, ruthless imperialist who wanted to expand the British imperial control from South Africa to Egypt. It was his long-time dream to create British Empire in new locations.

When he became the Prime Minister of "Cape Colony," he introduced the "Glen Grey Act." It was meant to put the black people into labor in order to pave way to industrialization. He wanted them to know that the white people were a superior race than the black. Since he worked well with the native Africans, his idea was received well.

So, this explains the answer.