, GGH2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 (649301) - DUE 25 March 2025
Question 1 The scramble for Africa has been well documented.
Discuss some of the implications of colonialism for economic
and social aspects of development on the African continent.
Question 1: Implications of Colonialism for
Economic and Social Aspects of Development in
Africa
Colonialism had profound and lasting effects on the
African continent, particularly in shaping its
economic and social structures. These implications
continue to influence development efforts today.
Economic Implications
1. Resource Exploitation and Dependency
European colonial powers primarily viewed
African territories as sources of raw materials
and cheap labor for their industries. They
extracted valuable resources like minerals,
timber, and cash crops (e.g., cocoa, coffee, and
cotton) while discouraging industrial
development. This left African economies
Semester 1 2025 (649301) - DUE 25 March 2025
Question 1 The scramble for Africa has been well documented.
Discuss some of the implications of colonialism for economic
and social aspects of development on the African continent.
Question 1: Implications of Colonialism for
Economic and Social Aspects of Development in
Africa
Colonialism had profound and lasting effects on the
African continent, particularly in shaping its
economic and social structures. These implications
continue to influence development efforts today.
Economic Implications
1. Resource Exploitation and Dependency
European colonial powers primarily viewed
African territories as sources of raw materials
and cheap labor for their industries. They
extracted valuable resources like minerals,
timber, and cash crops (e.g., cocoa, coffee, and
cotton) while discouraging industrial
development. This left African economies
