Government 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 39: Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa?

Correct Answer

D

Explanation

The economic interest motivated colonialism inAfrican. Certain economic grievances fueled the rice and growth of nationalismin Nigeria. Before the Second World War II trade was entirely in the hands ofEuropeans, the Lebanese and other foreigners. The indigenous elite who hatedsuch inequity started to fight for self government. Nigerians were also notsatisfied with unfair terms of trade between them and Europe. Nigeria goodswere bought very cheaply while imported goods were very expensive. Europeanbanks discriminated against the people of African in granting credit facilitieswhich were easily granted to the Europeans and the Lebanese