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JAMB Government 1993 Question 24

Question 24

Colonial Administration

Imperialism was adopted by Europe to

  1. A.expand its economic and political base.
  2. B.develop the economies of the colonies
  3. C.establish a democratic society similar to that of Europe
  4. D.end ethnic rivalries in the colonies.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (expand its economic and political base.)

Explanation

European powers took colonies to gain raw materials, markets and political power for themselves, not to develop the colonies.