Explain the challenges that were faced by European colonialist as they established their rule in Africa.
Answer:
-They were attacked by tropical diseases e.g. malaria and bilharzia.
- They faced hostility from some African communities e.g. the Ndebele, the Nandi etc.
-They lacked a common language of communication leading to communication breakdown/language barrier.
-They lacked essential supplies such as food, medicine, clean water, shelter etc.
-Inadequate personnel since they were very few European administrators in Africa.
-Lack of adequate funds to effectively administer their of influence.