One of the negative effects of colonial rule on West African states was the
- building of roads and rail network
- social interventions
- western education
-
dependency syndrome
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
One of the negative effects of colonial rule on West African states was the dependency syndrome. This refers to the condition where the colonized states become heavily dependent on the colonial powers for economic, political, and social needs. The other options are generally considered as positive effects of colonial rule.