How Europe Underdeveloped Africa

The decisiveness of colonialism’s brief reign and its bad
implications for Africa stem mostly from Africa’s loss of
power. Power is the ultimate determinant in human society
, as it is fundamental to all group and intergroup
connections. It entails the ability to protect one’s interests
and, if necessary, enforce one’s will using whatever
methods at hand. The question of power in people-to-people
relations dictates negotiating maneuverability and the extent
to which a people survives as a physical and cultural unit.
Underdevelopment occurs when one civilization is
compelled to hand over complete control to another.