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Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because

Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because
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  • A The infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources
  • B Educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development
  • C The roads built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities
  • D The European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Although colonial rule contributed to social development as investments and infrastructures were built, however, 'the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit natural resources. A double-edged sword situation.

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