Question

what is rinderpest ? how did it benefits to Europeans

Answer 1

Rinderpest was a fast spreading viral disease of cattles. It was arrived in Africa in late 1880s'.Within a few years, it spread out in the whole continent. The cattles were the main source of livelihood of african people and the most important wealth. The African livelihoods were destroyed as the (rinderpest killed 90% cattles) cattles died all around the continent and the local economy was greatly affected.

European colonisers benefited the most in this.Africans lost their livelihood and thus were successfully forced into labour market by europeans.To strengthen their power the european colonial goverments monopolized all the left scarce resource of cattles, which helped to conquer and subdue Africa. 

Answer 2

Africa was called to be a ' dark continent ' during the medieval period because of the mysterious and the savagery they expected to find the 'interior'.When the Africa's zealous colonial masters went in search of lost souls in the preach of good news of civilization comes protocol.The report claimed to refer Africa as a  Dark Continent, without a government, without a system. They posited that because of their dark complexion, their minds would also be dark . It apparently was their job to shine the light of civilisation. They pressed the need for immediate takeover. sorry, colonisation.