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JAMB 2019
Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because
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A.
the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources
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B.
educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development
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C.
the raods built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities
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D.
the European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Although colonial rule contributed to social development as investments and infrastructures were built, however, 'the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit natural resources. A double-edged sword situation.
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