What was Cecil Rhodes goal in Africa?
a. To build a transcontinental railroad from northern Africa to its southern tip
b. To conquer the entire continent for the British Empire
c. To convert all Africans to Christianity
d. To transform Africa into a colonial market for British manufactured goods
Answer: a. To build a transcontinental railroad from northern Africa to its southern tip
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