A. the regeneration of the African people
B. the anti-slavery agenda
C. humanitarian conscience for Africa
D. the prevalence of western education
Correct Answer: Option D
D. the prevalence of western education
Explanation
The prevalence of western education is the correct answer. The European interest in expanding missionary works into Africa are as a result of the need to introduce legitimate commerce i.e putting an end to slave trade, eliminating superstitious beliefs and practices through Christianity and civilization, etc. Western education only came as a consequence of the missionary activities.
