JAMB - Government (2016 - No. 35)
Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa?
Scientific superiority
Humanitarianism
Economic interest
Cultural superiority
Explication
Some of the reasons for colonialism.
Economic factors
- They wanted a place to market their goods.
- Wanted to get raw materials for their industries from Africa.
- They were looking for a place to invest their surplus capital.
- They wanted agricultural land in Africa where they could grow cash crops for their industries back at home.