How was Africa negatively affected by European rule?

African colonization resulted to great negative impacts to the economy, social and political system of African States. The greatest negative impact of colonization was the exploitation of the natural resources by foreigners which did not benefit the local communities, but instead the colonizers.

Why did Europeans successfully over Africa?

The European countries were able to colonise African countries rapidly because there were rivalries between African leaders. During these rivalries, European leaders would take advantage of the situation and persuaded some leaders to be on their side to fight against other leaders.

What was the European impact on Africa?

Europeans used their superior shipping and skills and military power (primarily their guns) to dominate trade to and from Africa. Europeans became the leading traders of Asian and African consumer goods. This was particularly striking in the early centuries of trade.

Why was Ethiopia successfully resisting European rule?

how did ethiopia successfully resist European rule? it was because of Menilik 2nd. he played the italians, frech and british against each other, all of who wee striving to bring Ethiopia into their sphere of influence. why were european nations interested in contoling muslim lands?

Why do Europeans keep trying to conquer Africa?

In imperial times Europeans conquered Africa in order to rule. In democratic times Africans come to Europe in order to live ruled life…. The problem is the leftie-Nazi lie machine. By Nazi I don’t just mean the German Nazi party but all the right wing empire building fanatics.

Is Africa a pawn or a power?

Africa by itself is the endless pawn and there’s nothing to tell about. Under Europeans, without Europeans… Likewise Africa isn’t under European colonial rule right now. But while Europeans (including USA and China, of course) suck powers of Africa, they have no responsibilities.

What are the problems faced by Africans today?

Corruption, witchcraft, famine, genocide, HIV, civil war etc the list of problems is endless. Europeans could come in and establish stability and growth and the average African would clearly benefit and live a happier life. When the first generation of Africans to experience European rule die out, there would be an independence movement.

Is Singapore better off than other countries in Asia?

There is no doubt that Singapore, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong are better off because they are former colonies and the British and the Japanese exerted their civilising influence on these colonies, thus introducing the Industrial Revolution to the less developed part of the world.