WAEC Government 2016 Theory — Question 8

Model answer

Positive effects of colonialism on West Africa: i. It brought modern technologies and inventions to West Africa. ii. It brought civilization to the people of West Africa. iii. It ended some obnoxious cultural practices among some of the natives of West Africa such as human sacrifices and killing of twins. iv. It introduced Western education to the people of West Africa. v. It improved infrastructure such as roads and railways in West Africa.