All but one of the following played vital roles in the expansion of the missionary movements into Africa

A.

The regeneration of the African people

B.

The anti-slavery agenda

C.

Humanitarian conscience for Africa

D.

The prevalence of western education

Correct answer is D

The prevalence of western education is the correct answer. The European interest in expanding missionary works into Africa are as a result of the need to introduce legitimate commerce i.e putting an end to slave trade, eliminating superstitious beliefs and practices through Christianity and civilization, etc. Western education only came as a consequence of the missionary activities.