Question

In a short paragraph, describe the short- and long-term effects of European imperialism on Africa following the Industrial Revolution

Answer 1

Answer: The imperatives of capitalist industrialization like assuring sources of raw materials, the search for guaranteed markets, profitable investment outlets and the need to secure commercial and trade links with African societies against competitors were the economic motives to conquest of Africa, causing different short and long term effects.

Explanation: As examples of Short term effects we have that: they brought disease, conflicts of government, grew crops and obtained money from crops. And as examples of long term effects we can observe that: Many forms of government were created, language was forced into natives, they changed their traditions and beliefs. Imperialism took the form of political control and created economic dependence.

Answer 2

The effects of the Industrialisation in the continent of Africa can be most likely be seen most especially in the South African region. The rapid increase of manufacturing plants had been spread throughout South Africa as mining becomes a primary industry. The urbanisation eventually yields a much-improved quality of life in the country.