Question

Explain the effects of British rule in Zimbabwe.

Answer 1

• It led to the alienation of African land to white settlers resulting to displacement of Africans.
• African traditional rulers lost their political autonomy and served as puppets of the British/loss of independence.
• The day-to-day running of the colony was vested in the hands of the British without much reference to the African interest.
• Africans were subjected to heavy taxation
• The British South African company was given too much power in the administration of colony.
• It undermined African traditional economy as some Africans worked in White farms.
• It led to the development of transport network/infrastructure
• It led to the introduction of new crops in the region.
• It undermined African culture
• Establishment of white settlement subjected Africans to poverty
• Africans were denied freedom of movement by being confined to the reserves and required to carry identity cards.
• Africans were subjected to forced labour.