a. Explain five factors that delayed the growth of commerce in West Africa
b[¡] Using appropriate headings, classify the following workers.
– oil driller
b[¡¡] Using appropriate headings, classify the following workers.
– potter
b[¡¡¡] Using appropriate headings, classify the following workers.
– policemen
b[¡v] Using appropriate headings, classify the following workers.
– brewer
b[v¡] Using appropriate headings, classify the following workers.
– mason
b[v¡¡] Using appropriate headings, classify the following workers.
– farmer
Explanation
a - Slavery: the slave trade was a major hindrance to the growth of commerce in West Africa. It disrupted the social and economic structures of many Africa societies and led to a decline in trade.
- lack of infrastructure: the lack of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure made it difficult to transport goods from one place to another, which limited the growth of commerce.
- Disease: the prevalence of diseases such as malaria and yellow fever made it difficult for traders to operate in West Africa.
- Political instability: the frequent wars and conflicts between different ethnic ¡and kingdoms in West Africa disrupted trade and made it difficult for traders to operate.
- Colonialism: the imposition of colonial rule by European powers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries disrupted tradtional trade routes and practices and led to the exploitation of African resources for the benefit of European powers.
b[¡] - Oil driller = Industrial or extractive worker
b[¡¡] - Artisan or manufacturing worker
b[¡¡¡] -Tertiary worker
b[¡v] - industrial worker
b[v] -Tertiary worker
b[v¡] - Constructive worker
b[v¡¡] - Extractive worker