What was the reason for the "Scramble for Africa"?
Ans:
countries' underdevelopment originated from imperialism=
depleted resources and crops
profits off land + people do not go to natives
slaved native population --> fell below poverty line. built infrastructure where suited them
created services for the rich, didn't take care of basic essentials for poor
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