Question

What was an unexpected problem before the Europeans who came to Africa in the late 19th century?

Answer 1

A shortage of labour willing to work for wages.

Explanation:

• Europeans were drawn to Africa at the end of the 19th century, because of their large land and mineral wealth. Europeans also arrived in Africa with the intention of developing plantations & mines for crops & minerals production and for sale to Europe of the same.
• There was nevertheless a challenge – the unforeseen scarcity of workers capable of working for wages. Employers used multiple methods to attract and retain workers. There were heavy taxes which could be paid only by working for wages in plantations & mines.
• Inheritance law was changed to exclude farmers from the land: only one family member was entitled to inherit land, leading to force other farmers to enter labour markets. Many workers were also restricted to compounds & were not allowed to move freely.

Answer 2

Answer:

Shortage of labour willing to work

Explanation:

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