Government 2, WASSCE (SC), 2016

Question 8

Outline five positive effects of colonialism on West Africa.

Observation

This was a popular question and the candidates who attempted it performed well. Candidates overall performance in this question is fairly above average. However, the candidates were expected to give the following points as answers to the question:

  1. Introduction of modern system of government;
  2. Introduction of currency;
  3. Establishment of financial institutions  i.e. banks and insurance;
  4. Establishment of hospitals and other health institutions;
  5. Introduction of western education;
  6. The development of modern communication systems. i.e. telephone; radio, television etc.
  7. Introduction of modern transportation system;
  8. Introduction of lingua franca;
  9. Abolition of obnoxious cultural practices i.e. human sacrifices;
  10. The exploitation of west Africa resources;
  11. Introduction of modern technology in mining, agriculture etc.;
  12. Introduction of cash crops like cocoa, cashew, rubber etc.