All but one of the following played vital roles in the expansion of the missionary movements into Africa
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A.
the regeneration of the African people -
B.
the anti-slavery agenda -
C.
humanitarian conscience for Africa -
D.
the prevalence of western education
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The prevalence of western education is the correct answer. The European interest in expanding missionary works into Africa are as a result of the need to introduce legitimate commerce i.e putting an end to slave trade, eliminating superstitious beliefs and practices through Christianity and civilization, etc. Western education only came as a consequence of the missionary activities.