Which of the Following Describes a Result of European Colonial

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a result of European colonial rule in Africa?

• A)African women were allowed in some cases to exercise political authority for the first time.
• B)The rights and status of African women were diminished in favor of men.
• C)All Africans increased their status and gained more rights than in precolonial times.

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Definitions:

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and thus should not factor into the decision-making process for future investments.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A metric used in capital budgeting to estimate the profitability of potential investments, calculated as the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows equal to zero.

Net Present Value (NPV)

A method used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)

A yearly deduction or depreciation on the cost of certain assets that can be claimed for tax purposes in Canada.