Question

Why did the European employers find it difficult to recruit labour in Africa?How did the European tried to recruit the labour?

Answer 1

Answer:

Africa had adequate land compared to its small population. Land and livestock helped the people to sustain themselves. They did not feel the need to work for wages. Hence, the European employers found it difficult to recruit labour in Africa. The European then used the following methods to retain labour:

Heavy taxes were imposed on the Africans which could be paid only if they work for wages.

Efforts were made to displace peasants from land. Only one member of a family was allowed to inherit land. This forced other members of the family to work for earning wages.