Explain six effects of the application of British direct rule in Zimbabwe.
Answer:
-African culture was undermined by the British.
-Introduction of large scale plantation agriculture which flourished in Zimbabwe.
-Alienation of African land which was given to the British settlers.
-It led to a high influx of Europeans in Zimbabwe who practiced agriculture.
-It led to economic development in Zimbabwe e.g. trade, transport and communication etc .
-Africans were subjected to economic exploitation e.g. through taxation, forced labour etc.
-Loss of independence since African traditional rulers lost their authority and power.