Was colonial rule a benefit or detriment to the growth of Africa in world affairs, or did Africa gain more than it lost due to European imperialism?(Chapter 24 sect. 1)

From the earth is precious, what is the best definition for the word “exempt”? question 3 options: a) none of these are correct b) a restraint forcing one to stay in place c) a strategy to leave a place or location d) free or excepted from something expected of others