During the Great Depression, unemployment in Africa increased primarily because European countries were purchasing fewer products that were made in African factories. The global economic downturn led to a decrease in demand for goods, including those produced in African colonies. Additionally, many European economies were also in decline, which further reduced trade and economic activity in African regions that relied on exports.
Why did unemployment increase in Africa during the Great Depression?
The United States was purchasing fewer products that were made in African factories.
European factories needed fewer raw materials, which many colonies in Africa provided.
European countries were purchasing fewer products that were made in African factories.
US factories needed fewer raw materials, which many colonies in Africa provided.
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