Question

1. As described by Ndansi Kumalo, what social and economic changes did the Europeans initiate when their gained control his native region and its people? What does his description suggest about British tactics for expanding their footing in South Africa?

Please make sure all answers are answered completely. Analysis should be thoughtful and shows a clear understanding of the historical context

Answer 1

According to Ndansi Kumalo, some of the social and economic changes did the Europeans initiate when they gained control of his native region and its people are as follows:

• The rise of cruelty and robbery was rampant on the African soil
• Black people were treated as slaves
• The native population was living in such harsh conditions that it was better to accept death or fight against the colonial force.
• Huge impose of taxes on the native people break them on the economic front and many more.   

British tactics for expanding their footing in South Africa with the help of businesses such as cotton and others so that they can expand their web and after that, they control the territory.