Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because
The infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources
Educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development
The raods built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities
The European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce
Correct answer is A
Although colonial rule contributed to social development as investments and infrastructures were built, however, 'the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit natural resources. A double-edged sword situation.