Which statement accurately compares why local Northern Rhodesian and Burmese populations suffered such extreme economic impacts during the Great Depression?

Question

A. Britain changed the colonies' traditional economies to suit their own capitalist needs.
B. Britain lowered taxes to such an extent that the government could no longer afford to function.
C. Both colonies were run as charter businesses.
D. Britain exploited both countries' racial tensions to keep wages low.

Answer 1

The statement that accurately compares why local Northern Rhodesian and Burmese populations suffered such extreme economic impacts during the Great Depression is:

A. Britain changed the colonies' traditional economies to suit their own capitalist needs.

During the Great Depression, both Northern Rhodesia and Burma faced severe economic challenges largely due to the way the British colonial system had reshaped their economies for export-oriented growth and resource extraction, prioritizing British interests over local needs. This led to vulnerable economic conditions when global markets declined, resulting in significant hardship for local populations.