Question

3.1 reading challenge: industrial revolution
which of the following was a negative impact of colonialism on less developed countries?
○ a) improved infrastructure
○ b) exploitation of local resources
○ c) introduction of new technologies
○ d) cultural exchange

Explanation:

Colonialism often led to the exploitation of local resources in less - developed countries. While improved infrastructure (A), introduction of new technologies (C), and cultural exchange (D) could have some positive aspects (though cultural exchange was often one - sided and imposed), exploitation of resources was a clear negative. Colonizers extracted resources for their own benefit, often depleting local resources and not leaving enough for the local population's sustainable development.

Answer:

B. Exploitation of local resources