Colonial economy back in 19 c in africa

 The establishment of colonial rule in Africa went hand in hand with capitalist penetration which created new features in African economic system.Africa were expected to provide market for the manufactured goods as a result,

 

overseas trade increased in importance, during this period, other economic changes were directly related either condition or consequences

 

.the foundation for the economic change and explanation of colonies were laid during conquest by alternative land from Africans either to settle their labor to their white settlers,plantation owners to produce cash crops.

Transportation and urban systems were created to secure the European needs.the transport system was designed to top conditions from the interior of Africa and to deliver the manufactured goods from Europe,therefore , urban center acted as collecting centres.

 

 

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