Effects of Imperialism in Africa
African power relations were either destroyed or severely altered
The “native rulers” – frequently abused their powers
Introduction of cash crops, exploitation systems, never industrialized.
Effects of Imperialism – Rise of Nationalism
New class leaders- Western world institutions
Resent foreigners for their arrogant contempt to African people
Gap between theory and practice
democracy, equality, and political freedom)-but they didn’t apply them in their colonies
Middle-class did not suffer as much as plantation workers
Qualified for menial jobs, low salaries
Segregated clubs, schools, and churches
Condescending relationships
Superiority of Western culture but free of foreign rule