Question

Was the scramble for Africa positive or negative for the continent? Write a short paragraph that gives your educated opinion. Use at least two pieces of evidence to support your answer.

Answer 1

The Scramble for Africa definitely had terrible consequences for the continent. The only people who benefitted were the colonizers, who sought to exploit raw materials and people in Africa. Here are some examples of the impact colonization in Africa had:

- Resource depletion

- Labor exploitation

- Lack of political development in African countries after colonization

- Lack of industrialization

Answer 2

​In all, the Scramble for Africa had a profound impact on the history of the world. It led to both positive and negative outcomes for the people of Europe and Africa.