Colonialism and West Afric

What was one of the primary reasons the British first settled in what is now called Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, etc.?

• They were interested in establishing educational institutions.

• They were looking for natural resources.

• They wanted to create a new political system.

• They were escaping religious persecution.

What system often develops when a place is viewed through an economic lens for exploitation?

• Industrialization

• Colonization

• Democratization

• Urbanization

When did the process of colonialism in West Africa begin?

• In the 15th century

• In the late 19th century after the collapse of the slave trade

• During the industrial revolution

• After World War II

What helped fill the economic void left by the collapse of the slave trade in West Africa?

• The discovery of gold

• The spread of Christianity

• Industrialization

• The establishment of democratic governments

By 1900, which of the following countries had not actively colonized Africa?

• Germany

• Belgium

• Russia

• Italy

What was the common feature of European political systems imposed on West Africa in the nineteenth century?

• They were based on democratic principles.

• They were imposed by force.

• They were developed in collaboration with African leaders.

• They were based on traditional African governance systems.

What type of rule did the British establish in their African colonies?

• Direct rule

• Indirect rule

• Democratic rule

• Autonomous rule

Which term best describes the French policy of attempting to make West Africans citizens of France over time?

• Consolidation

• Assimilation

• Entrenchment

• Manipulation

What was the main intention behind the French policy to "civilize" the African people?

• To grant them independence

• To exploit their resources

• To assimilate them into French society

• To establish a democratic government

When did most of West Africa regain their independence from foreign colonial powers?

• In the 1950s

• In the 1960s

• In the 1970s

• In the 1980s