Observation

This question was popular among the candidates and the few ones who attempted it did not find the  question difficult to answer. They understood the demands of the question and identified the required points to score high marks. Some of the candidates failed to improve on their points and  scored low marks. To get good marks, candidates were expected to mention the following points:

(i)   The missionaries condemned the slave trade by preaching against it.
(ii)  They established educational institutions which enlightened the people about the
the slave trade.
(iii) They also established vocational centres to provide skills as alternative to the slave trade.
(iv) Christian missionaries appealed to their home missions for support against
the slave trade.
(v) They also lobbied their home governments for support in the fight against
the slave trade.
(vi) They persuaded the British officials to sign treaties with the African chiefs to ensure
an end to the slave trade.      
(vii)  They introduced cash crops to promote agriculture.
(viii)They established experimental farms.