COLONIAL SOCIAL SERVICES

COLONIAL SOCIAL SERVICES IN AFRICA

Colonial social services refer to the essential services introduced by European colonial powers during the colonial period in Africa. 

These services, such as education, public health, housing, water, and electricity, were not primarily meant to benefit the African population, but rather to support colonial exploitation and improve the living conditions of European settlers and colonial administrators.


Aims of Colonial Social Services

1. To facilitate the Exploitation of African Resources.
Social services were introduced to ensure smooth extraction of raw materials and other economic benefits for the colonizing powers.


2. To support the European Settlers and Civil Servants.
These services were mainly established in settler areas to improve the well-being of the few Europeans living in Africa.


3. To train a Small African Workforce.
Few Africans were educated to serve as clerks, interpreters, and low-level administrators to assist in running the colonial government.


Factors that influenced the Distribution of Colonial Social Services.

The distribution of colonial social services was uneven and discriminatory, favoring areas of economic importance and European settlement.

1. Presence of White Settlers.

Colonies with large settler populations, such as Kenya and South Africa, received better services. Schools, hospitals, and clean water were prioritized in these regions to meet the needs of settlers.

2. Economic Production Zones.

Social services were introduced in areas near plantations and mines to attract labor and support production. For example, worker housing and transport infrastructure like roads and railways were developed to facilitate movement and productivity.

3. Missionary Activity.

In areas where Christian missionaries were active, services such as schools and medical clinics were established. These helped both the missionaries and served as tools to convert local populations to Christianity.

4. Colonial Status (Trust Territories).

Some colonies, like Tanganyika, were under United Nations Trusteeship and were being prepared for self-rule. In these territories, more effort was made to offer services that benefited Africans, although still limited.

5. Labor Zones with Migrant Workers.

In regions with large numbers of migrant laborers, such as Kigoma, Rukwa and Tabora, the Dar es Salaam-Kigoma rail line was built to bring labourers to support sisal plantations in areas like Morogoro. Infrastructure was established to transport workers efficiently.

6. Peasant Agricultural Areas.

Regions like Buganda and Kagera were known for peasant farming. These areas received some educational and health services. This was done to encourage productivity and enable peasants to pay taxes and school fees.



 COLONIAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA

Colonial education was a system introduced by European colonial powers during their rule over African territories. It was not designed to empower Africans, but rather to serve the interests of the colonial administration. Through carefully structured schools and curricula, colonial governments used education as a tool of control, cultural domination, and economic exploitation.


WHAT WAS COLONIAL EDUCATION?

Colonial education was a formal system of schooling introduced by colonizers. It followed European models, emphasizing reading, writing, arithmetic, and religious instruction, mainly Christianity. 

This system was not accessible to all Africans. It favored a small group who were trained to serve as clerks, messengers, interpreters, and junior administrators within the colonial government.

It was different from the traditional systems of informal education that emphasized practical skills, social values, and local knowledge. The colonial education was foreign in content and purpose. It had little relevance to the daily lives and environments of most African people.


CHARACTERISTICS OF COLONIAL EDUCATION.

1. Limited Access: Only a small number of Africans were allowed to attend school.

2. Eurocentric Curriculum: The content glorified European history, values, and religion while ignoring or degrading African cultures.

3. Religious Focus: Missionary schools promoted Christian values and discouraged indigenous beliefs.

4. Language of Instruction: European languages like English, French, or Portuguese were used, distancing students from their own languages.

5. Job-Oriented: The ultimate aim was to prepare Africans for subordinate roles in the colonial economy.


MAIN OBJECTIVES OF COLONIAL EDUCATION.

Colonial education was not neutral. It was designed with clear political and economic goals;

1. To Support Colonial Administration.
Schools trained a small group of Africans to serve the colonial government as assistants and labor managers.


2. To Undermine African Culture.
It promoted Western ideals while dismissing African traditions, languages, and knowledge systems.


3. To Spread Western Religion.
Missionaries played a key role in education, using schools to convert African children to Christianity.


4. To Divide African Societies.
Educated Africans were often given special privileges, which led to divisions and class formation within communities.


5. To Prepare for Neo-Colonial Control.
Later, some educated Africans were used as political intermediaries, helping to maintain foreign influence even after independence.



THE STRUCTURE OF COLONIAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA

Colonial education in Africa was organized in a pyramid-like structure, with very few Africans reaching the top. The system was intentionally designed to limit access to higher levels of education, ensuring that most people remained at the bottom as laborers, while only a small elite were trained to serve colonial interests.

1. Primary Education.

At the base of the pyramid was primary or elementary education, which focused on basic literacy, numeracy, and obedience. In places like Tanganyika, primary education ran from Standard 1 to Standard 4.

Its main purpose was not to develop African potential but to prepare children for low-skilled work, especially in agriculture and cash crop production. Most students completed only this level and returned to rural life as peasant farmers or plantation workers.

2. Middle or Secondary Education.

This level came after primary school and was available to only a small number of children who showed strong performance or had social connections.

In Tanganyika, secondary school started from Standard 5 to Standard 8.
Schools like Tanga School and Tabora Boys School were established to train Africans for clerical jobs, interpreters, and junior roles in colonial offices.

In Uganda, prominent schools included Mengo Day School, King’s College Budo, and schools in Kisubi, all aimed at producing a loyal, semi-educated class to support colonial administration.

3. Teacher and Technical Colleges.

At the next level were vocational and teacher training institutions. These offered specialized training in areas such as agriculture, mechanics, carpentry, medicine, and teaching.

 Examples include:
  • Makerere Technical College in Uganda (established in 1921), which later evolved into Makerere University.
  • Ukiriguru Agricultural Training Center in Morogoro, Tanganyika (1939).
  • Achimota College in Ghana (1924).
  • Yaba Higher College in Lagos, Nigeria (1934).

These colleges were meant to supply the colonies with skilled but subordinate workers, not innovators or leaders.

4. Higher Education (University Level).

Very few Africans accessed university education during the colonial period. Opportunities for university study within Africa were extremely limited. As a result, the small number who qualified were often sent abroad to Europe, especially Britain, to complete their studies.

This elite group would later become key players in nationalist movements and post-independence leadership, using the very education intended to control them as a tool for liberation.




DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRE-COLONIAL AND COLONIAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA

Education in Africa underwent a major transformation during the colonial period. Before colonization, African societies had their own traditional systems of education that were firmly established in local culture, values, and daily life. 

Colonial education, introduced by European powers in the 19th century, had very different goals and structures. 


Differences between the two systems:

1. Period of Existence.

Pre-Colonial Education: Existed in African societies before the arrival of colonial powers.

Colonial Education: Introduced during the 19th century as part of the colonial administration.

2. Accessibility.

Pre-Colonial: Education was inclusive, provided to all members of society, regardless of status.

Colonial: Highly exclusive, limited to sons of chiefs or local elites and favored by the colonial administration.


3. Nature of Learning.

Pre-Colonial: Emphasized practical skills through learning by doing (e.g., farming, hunting, craftwork).

Colonial: Focused on theoretical learning, mainly the "Three Rs" – Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic.


4. Purpose and Outcome.

Pre-Colonial: Aimed at preparing youth to become productive and responsible members of their communities.

Colonial: Designed to create a small loyal elite, brainwashed to serve colonial interests and administration.


5. Cultural Relevance.

Pre-Colonial: Based on African traditions and customs, and promoted indigenous knowledge and values.

Colonial: Disconnected from African culture, promoting Western ideologies and foreign customs.


6. Language of Instruction.

Pre-Colonial: Taught in local African languages (vernaculars), making it accessible to all.

Colonial: Conducted in European languages such as English, French, and Portuguese, descriminating many learners.


7. Educational Structure.

Pre-Colonial: Had no formal structure, syllabus, or curriculum; learning was integrated into daily life.

Colonial: Followed a rigid system with a defined curriculum, programs, and exams, modeled after European schools.


8. Philosophical and Religious Basis.

Pre-Colonial: Based on community values, spirituality, and social norms.

Colonial: Closely linked to missionary activities and religious institutions, such as:

  • Pugu Secondary School – Roman Catholic.
  • Tabora Boys – Roman Catholic.
  • Kigurunyembe Seminary – Roman Catholic.


SIMILARITIES BETWEEN PRE-COLONIAL AND COLONIAL EDUCATION

1. Both systems aimed at imparting knowledge, skills, and values to members of society, albeit with different goals and content.

2. Both were practiced within the African continent, though introduced in different historical contexts.

3. Completion of both types of education was marked by ceremonies, traditional initiation rites in African systems and formal graduations in colonial schools.


IMPACTS OF COLONIAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA.

1. Class Division and Disunity:
Colonial education created a social gap by dividing people into educated elites and the uneducated majority. This led to social fragmentation, as the educated often looked down on the uneducated.

2. Cultural disconnection.
Colonial education made Africans to feel like they no longer belonged to their traditions. In places like Senegal and Morocco, educated Africans were expected to adopt French culture, losing their cultural identity.

3. Limited Skilled Workforce:
The colonial system educated only a small number of Africans, resulting in a shortage of skilled personnel to manage government institutions after independence.

4. Rise of African Nationalism:
In a positive way, colonial education played a role in awakening political consciousness. It produced African elites like Julius Nyerere and Kwame Nkrumah, who later spearheaded independence movements.

5. Underdevelopment of Local Economies:
Colonial education ignored Africa’s traditional, practical knowledge systems. It emphasized theory over applicable skills, leading to economic stagnation and dependency.

6. Cultural Erosion:
By introducing European customs, religions, and languages, colonial education eroded African traditions and spirituality. Indigenous beliefs were now called backward or “pagan.”

Africans started to abandon their traditional practises, condidering them as a sin.

7. Support for Colonial Systems:
Educated Africans were employed in low-level administrative roles that supported the colonial regime, such as clerks, messengers, or primary school teachers, without real empowerment or advancement.

8. Marginalization of Muslims:
Muslim communities resisted missionary-led schools, fearing Christian indoctrination. As a result, many Muslims missed out on formal education and were excluded from colonial-era politics and economy.

9. Foundation for Neo-Colonialism:
Colonial education systems discouraged the development of science, technology, and independent thinking. This created a dependence on Western knowledge and systems, paving the way for neo-colonial influence after independence.



WEAKNESSES OF COLONIAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA

1. Racial Disparity in Education Quality.
The education provided to Africans during colonial rule was significantly inferior compared to that offered to Europeans. Africans were taught basic skills, while Europeans received advanced academic training.

2. Limited Access for Africans.
Only a small portion of Africans, mostly the children of chiefs and elites, had access to formal education. The majority of the population remained uneducated, widening the literacy gap.

3. Discrimination Based on Race and Religion.
Colonial schools were segregated by race and religion. African students were separated from other ethnic groups, and Muslim children were often excluded from missionary-run schools.

4. Uneven Educational Development.
There was a noticeable regional imbalance in the establishment of schools. Some areas had relatively more schools, while others were completely neglected, creating long-term inequalities.

5. Gender Bias in Education.
Male students were prioritized over female students, resulting in a gender gap that affected women’s participation in social and economic development for generations.

6. Education Designed to Serve Colonial Interests.
The content and purpose of colonial education were structured to produce obedient workers and clerks who would support colonial administration, not to empower African communities.

7. Irrelevant Curriculum Content.
Instead of learning about their own countries and cultures, African students were taught the geography, history, and values of European nations. This alienated them from their roots and local realities.



COLONIAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN AFRICA

During the colonial period, European powers established various forms of infrastructure in Africa, primarily to serve their economic and administrative interests. 

These infrastructures included roads, railways, ports, harbors, and airports. Although they were often presented as developmental, their primary purpose was to facilitate the exploitation of African resources.


Examples of Colonial Infrastructure;

Tanzania (formerly German East Africa and British Tanganyika):

  • The Germans constructed the Tanga railway line starting in 1893. It reached Mombo by 1905, and by 1912, it was extended to Moshi, serving plantations and settler farms in the Usambara and Kilimanjaro regions.
  • The Central Railway Line was started in Dar es Salaam in 1907, extended to Morogoro, then to Tabora in 1912, and reached Kigoma by 1914. After World War I, the British extended it from Tabora to Mwanza in 1928.

Kenya and Uganda (British East Africa):
  • The Kenya–Uganda railway, also known as the "Lunatic Express," began at Mombasa in 1896, reached Nairobi in 1898, and was later extended to Jinja and Kampala by 1928.

Characteristics of Colonial Infrastructure.

1. Coastal Orientation.

Most railways and roads were constructed perpendicular to the coast. This made it easier to import European goods and export African raw materials, such as cash crops and minerals.

2. Limited Coverage.

Colonial infrastructure was minimal. Roads and railways covered short distances and were concentrated in areas of economic importance, such as plantations, mines, and settler zones, leaving much of the continent disconnected.

3. Built Through Forced Labor.

Infrastructure projects were constructed largely through forced African labor, often under harsh conditions and white colonial supervision. This caused immense suffering among local populations.

4. No Regional Integration.

Transport systems were not designed to connect different colonies, unless they were under the same colonial power. For example, Kenya and Uganda shared a railway because both were British colonies.

5. Seasonal Functionality.

Most colonial roads were only functional during harvest and production seasons. This meant they were ineffective during off-peak times, indicating their exploitative purpose.

6. Frequent Sabotage and Repairs.

In areas where African resistance movements were active, such as among the Nandi and Maasai, railways and roads were often destroyed at night. As a result, frequent reconstruction was necessary to maintain operations.


Reasons for the Construction of Colonial Transportation Infrastructure in Africa

Transportation infrastructure, such as roads, railways, and ports, was a vital tool for colonial powers in Africa. While these developments are often seen as progress, the true intention behind their construction was to support colonial economic, political, and military control. 

The main reasons why colonial governments invested in transportation systems:


1. To Extract Raw Materials Efficiently.

Railways and roads were built to move raw materials such as cotton, minerals, and coffee from the interior to coastal ports for export to Europe.

2. To Distribute Imported European Goods.

Colonial infrastructure enabled the smooth distribution of European manufactured goods, such as textiles, machinery, and alcohol, from the coast to the interior markets.

3. To Move African Laborers.

The transport network made it easier to relocate African workers to different colonial economic sectors, such as plantations, construction sites, or mines.

4. To Link important Colonial Centers.

Transportation routes connected important colonial towns, districts, provinces, plantations, and mining areas, ensuring the colonies operated as centralized, controlled systems.

5. To Support Administration and Military Movement.

Colonial officials and soldiers used the infrastructure to travel quickly between various regions. This helped maintain law and order and suppress any form of African resistance.

6. To Enhance Tax Collection and Revenue.

The system also made it easier to collect taxes and duties on goods, labor, and exports, contributing directly to the colonial treasury.

7. To Open Up the Interior for Exploitation.

Transport infrastructure opened up interior regions to enable colonial exploitation of cheap labor, untapped markets, and natural resources.


Case Study: The Kenya–Uganda Railway.

One of the most famous colonial railway projects in East Africa was the Kenya-Uganda Railway, constructed by the British between 1896 and 1907. 

It connected the coastal city of Mombasa in Kenya to Kampala, the capital of Uganda.


Main Objectives of the Kenya–Uganda Railway

  • Transport of Raw Materials: It enabled the export of copper from Kilembe, cotton from Uganda, and coffee and tea from the Kenyan highlands through the port of Mombasa.
  • Distribution of Manufactured Goods: The railway brought European goods from Mombasa to the interior markets of both Kenya and Uganda.
  • Military Deployment: It allowed quick movement of British troops to suppress African resistance movements such as the Nandi resistance in Kenya.
  • Labor Mobility: African migrant laborers were transported to work in plantations, railways, and mining centers across the region.
  • Administrative Efficiency: Colonial administrators and officials used the railway to supervise various economic activities and enforce colonial authority.


Why Most Colonial Roads and Railways in Africa Ran Perpendicular to the Coast?

During the colonial period in Africa, the design of transportation infrastructure was not random, it was strategic. 

Most roads and railways were constructed to run perpendicular (at a right angle) to the coastline. This design primarily served the economic and administrative goals of the colonial powers, and here’s why:


1. To Transport Raw Materials to the Coast.

The main goal was to move raw materials like cotton, sisal, tobacco, coffee, and minerals from the inland areas to the ports for easy shipment to European markets.


2. To Distribute Imported European Goods.

Manufactured goods such as clothing, machinery, and tools were imported through coastal harbors. Roads and railways helped transport these goods inland to be sold in African markets.


3. To Move African Laborers to Coastal Projects.

Many colonial economic activities, like sisal plantations in Tanga, were located near the coast. The transport network allowed the movement of African migrant laborers from the interior to these sites.


4. To Transport Colonial Officials.

Colonial administrators needed to travel easily between the coast and the interior to supervise economic activities. Roads and railways ensured smooth mobility for these officials.


5. To Deploy European Soldiers.

European troops were often stationed near economic projects to maintain order. Roads and railways enabled the quick deployment of soldiers to areas where resistance or unrest could disrupt colonial operations.



DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF WATER AND HOUSING SERVICES
Distribution patterns of water and housing services was determined by some factors like;
1. Presence of colonial administrators. Provision of water and construction of better houses were put in place to shelter the colonial administrators so as to create comfortable environmenment for working.

2. In production areas. Some quatters were also built close to colonial investments like plantations and mining so as to shelter colonial supervisors and migrant labours.

3. Presence of missionaries. Housing and water services were also made priority to the missionaries so as to enable them to run schools and convert Africans.


Impact of Colonial Water and Housing Services in Africa

During the colonial era, water and housing services were introduced mainly in urban areas. However, these services were racially biased and primarily intended for European settlers and colonial officials. 

As a result, their impact on African populations was both limited and problematic, contributing to various social and political consequences.


1. Urban Centers Were Seen as Temporary Settlements.

Most Africans considered cities to be transitional places, not permanent homes. This was because the best services, including clean water and decent housing, were reserved for Europeans, while Africans lived in poorly serviced areas.


2. Growth of Slums and Rise of Nationalist Movements.

Due to the shortage of proper housing for Africans, slums emerged on the outskirts of urban centers. These overcrowded neighborhoods became hotspots for illicit activities such as illegal liquor sales, theft, and drug use. Such injustices fueled anti-colonial sentiments and the rise of liberation movements like the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya.


3. Slight Improvements After World War II.

Following World War II, African civil servants began to receive better housing and water services as part of colonial reforms. However, these benefits remained limited to a small elite.

4. Racial Discrimination Sparked African Welfare Associations.

Disparities in service provision led to widespread resentment. In cities like Dar es Salaam, Africans formed Welfare Associations to demand fair treatment and better living conditions. These groups later played a key role in nationalist mobilization.


5. Worsening Health Conditions.

In many colonial urban areas, Africans lived without access to clean water or sanitary housing. As a result, they suffered from diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria. Poor living conditions caused high mortality rates, especially among children and the elderly.


6. Rise in Social Problems.

Urban poverty and limited job opportunities led to a rise in prostitution, which in turn contributed to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These social issues further exposed the neglect of African welfare under colonial rule.



Colonial Health Services in Africa.

Colonial health services were introduced by European powers to serve the needs of colonial administrators, settlers, and a limited number of African laborers. These services were delivered through government and missionary hospitals and dispensaries, mainly located in urban areas, plantations, mining zones, and military posts.


Objectives of Colonial Health Services

1. To Maintain Labor Productivity.
Colonial governments aimed to keep African peasants and laborers healthy enough to continue working in plantations, mines, and construction sites.


2. To Ensure European Comfort and Health.
High-quality medical care was prioritized for European settlers and colonial officials to maintain their health and living standards.


3. To Undermine Traditional African Medicine.
Colonial authorities discouraged or discredited indigenous healing practices, promoting Western medicine instead.


4. To Control Diseases Brought by Colonizers.
Health services targeted the prevention and treatment of diseases like tuberculosis and STDs, many of which were introduced during colonial contact.


Features of Colonial Health Services.

1. Urban and Economic Area Focused.
Most hospitals and dispensaries were built in urban centers, plantation zones, and settler areas such as Tanga, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, and Bukoba.


2. Racial Discrimination in Service Delivery.
The whites received top-tier care, followed by Asians, while Africans were given basic or poor services, often in overcrowded and underfunded facilities.


3. Only Western Medicine Was Promoted.
Indigenous knowledge was ignored or suppressed. The medical system only offered Western-style treatments and discouraged the use of traditional African herbs.


4. European Personnel Dominated the Sector.
Most doctors and senior health staff were from Europe. Africans were largely employed in low-ranking roles, such as cleaners, orderlies, or messengers.


5. Religious Bias in Medical Institutions.
Many health services were church-affiliated, with facilities operated by Catholic, Lutheran, or Anglican missions, often favoring members of their own denominations.


Impacts of Colonial Health Services.

1. Expanded the Market for European Medicines.
The introduction of Western health systems increased the import and consumption of European pharmaceutical products.


2. Supported the Colonial Economy.
By keeping the African workforce healthy, colonial health services ensured continuous labor supply for plantations, mines, and settler farms.


3. Created Limited Employment Opportunities.
A small number of Africans found low-level jobs in hospitals, but key positions remained dominated by Europeans.


4. Displacement of Traditional Medicine.
Over time, African herbal medicine was sidelined, leading to a loss of cultural heritage in healthcare practices.


5. Reinforced Social Inequality.
Health services reflected and reinforced colonial class structures, where Europeans enjoyed superior care and Africans suffered from underdeveloped medical access.



The Role of Health Services, Housing, Electricity, Water Supply, and Other Social Services in Promoting and Consolidating Colonialism in Africa

Colonial social services in Africa, including health, housing, electricity, water, education, religion, and transportation, were not established to uplift African societies.

Instead, they were strategically implemented to support and strengthen colonial rule. These services helped maintain control over the African population, reduce resistance, and boost economic exploitation.


1. Health Services.

  • Maintaining African Laborers’ Health. Colonial hospitals and dispensaries ensured African workers stayed healthy, allowing them to sustain colonial agricultural and mining sectors, thereby supporting colonial exploitation.
  • Protecting Colonial Administrators. Health services provided to European officials ensured their well-being, enabling them to efficiently oversee economic and administrative operations.

2. Housing Services.

  • Improved Labor Punctuality, By housing African laborers close to worksites, colonial authorities ensured that workers reported on time, boosting productivity.
  • Minimized Resistance. Workers lived under close supervision in camps, which reduced chances of rebellion or escape, strengthening colonial control.
  • Cost Reduction for Colonial Authorities. Providing housing reduced the need to recruit workers from distant areas, cutting transport costs and maximizing profits.

3. Electricity Services. 
  • Increased Production Efficiency. Access to electricity allowed colonial enterprises to run longer hours, increasing output and profitability in factories, mines, and plantations.

4. Water Supply.

  • Attracting European Settlers and Staff. Clean water supply in selected areas made Europeans more willing to settle and administer colonies, ensuring smooth governance and resource extraction.

5. Education.

  • Training of Indigenous Clerks and Servants. Education targeted a small African elite (mainly the sons of chiefs), who were then used in low-level administrative roles, such as clerks, tax collectors, messengers, and police.
  • Spreading Western Values and Obedience. The curriculum emphasized Western culture, Christianity, loyalty, and obedience to colonial authorities, weakening traditional African values and resistance.
  • Introduction of Agricultural Techniques. Education was also used to teach new farming methods that favored colonial cash crops. For instance, in Buganda, Sir Apollo Kagwa helped the British introduce cotton farming for export.

6. Religious Services.

  • Tool for Control and Obedience. Missionary activities preached submission, peace, and loyalty to authority, which reduced resistance and helped reinforce colonial dominance.

7. Targeted Social Services for the Elite.

  • Housing, water, and sanitation were mainly provided to colonial officials, settlers, and the small African elite, whose role was to supervise laborers and oversee production.

8. Transportation Services.

  • Movement of Raw Materials. Railways and roads were built to move goods from the interior to coastal ports for export to Europe.
  • Importation of Manufactured Goods. These same routes were used to distribute European goods into the interior African markets.
  • Labor and Military Mobility. Migrant laborers, soldiers, and colonial officials were easily transported to mines, plantations, administrative zones, and areas of resistance.

Although colonial social services in Africa appeared beneficial, they were designed to serve European economic and political interests. 

Services like education, housing, health, and infrastructure were structured to ensure maximum exploitation, minimal resistance, and efficient administration of the colonies.

However, after independence, African countries repurposed much of this infrastructure, railways, hospitals, roads, and schools, as the foundation for national development. Many of these systems remain in use today, but often modified to meet the needs of independent African states.


Reflection questions:

Show the pattern of the colonial infrastructure, and explain why the transport systems ran perpendicular from the interior to the coast.


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