Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because
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the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources
- educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development
- the raods built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities
- the European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Although colonial rule contributed to social development as investments and infrastructures were built, however, 'the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit natural resources. A double-edged sword situation.