Answer to Question #125197 in Sociology for Abdul Razak

Question

What are the reasons for colonialism being the cause of the change in social structure of Ghana?

Answer 1

• Missionaries came to Ghana to spread Christianity and stop Islam
• Role of influential individuals in Europe who encouraged building of empires overseas led to colonization of Ghana
• Rise of racism and paternalism led to colonisation of Ghana. they believed to be superior than others in terms of color and technological drenches
• Growth of European population led to colonisation of Ghana. the need for outlets to settle the surplus population
• Humanitarian factor/stop slavery
• The discovery of quinine and anti-malaria drugs improve medical facilities made it possible for European to withstand tropical diseases