Explain six roles played by traders in the colonization of Africa in the 19th century.

      

Explain six roles played by traders in the colonization of Africa in the 19th century.

  

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Martin
-They signed treaties between them and the rulers – over 200 treaties were signed.

- They set up colonial administration at a time their countries were not ready to do so.

- Provided cheap administrative capital which mother governments could not raise.

- Used force to pacify rebellious communities and later they were given charters by their home government to rule over African people.

- Did the initial spade – work for the colonization process to continue / through provision of funds.

- Initiated effective occupation at a time mother countries were unwilling.

- Trade appealed for help in difficult conditions and later asked their mother countries to take over areas they were operating in.
marto answered the question on November 13, 2019 at 10:02


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