Question

Which evaluates the economic dependence that occurred between imperial governments and their colonies? a. The collaborative relationship between colonies and imperial governments established an interdependence that stifled economic growth. b. The parasitic dependency of the colonies led to a reduction of economic power by European nations on a global scale. c. Imperial governments based their economic power on the agricultural supplies that could be extracted from colonies. d. Colonies that exported their natural resources became economically dependent on imperial governments and manufactured goods.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) Colonies that exported their natural resources became economically dependent on imperial governments and manufactured goods.

The option that evaluates the economic dependence that occurred between imperial governments and their colonies is "Colonies that exported their natural resources became economically dependent on imperial governments and manufactured goods."

European superpowers of the time such as Great Britain and France knew that their African colonies had abundant raw materials and natural resources that could be exploited to the benefit of the industry in their countries. That is why these African countries depended so much of the exportation of raw materials and never received a real help from European countries to develop a true education system and industry that allowed these countries to prosper by themselves.