Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because?

A. the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources
B. educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development
C. the roads built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities
D. the European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce

Correct Answer: Option A

A. the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources

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.