WAEC Government 2023 Question 20

Question 20

Colonial Administration

One of the negative effects of colonial rule on West African states was the

  1. A.building of roads and rail network.
  2. B.dependency syndrome.
  3. C.western education.
  4. D.social interventions.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (dependency syndrome.)

Explanation

Colonial economies were built to export raw materials and import goods, leaving the states dependent on Europe.