Economic
Few farmers were encouraged to grow cash crops such as coffee and
cotton.
New farming methods and crops with higher yields were
introduced.
The crops helped to improve on the income of the natives.
The introduction of new taxes led to displacement of some families.
Those who could not afford to pay taxes were taken to provide free
labour.
Introduction of new goods from Europe such as clothes among
others.
These helped people to improve on their living standards.
Social effects
Loss of African culture. The colonialists discouraged some of the
cultural practices. This weakened societal values and morals.
Conflicts
caused by ethnic misunderstandings between different communities were
stopped and replaced by the rule of law.
Social services were put in
place for example hospitals and schools which improved on the life and
health of the people. Introduction of formal education which was
promoted by the missionaries.
People learnt how to read and write.
Christianity was spread in may parts of the country. Many people were
converted and baptised.
Political effects.
Colonial rule made traditional leaders lose their power. Many chiefs
after opposing British rule were exiled. For example, Omukama Kabalega
and Kabaka Mwanga.
New systems of governance were introduced. The rule
of law and democracy were promoted.
New laws were introduced that
protected the rights of citizens unlike the chiefs and Kings who used
to mistreat their own people.
There were several rebellions in Uganda
that arose due to British rule. These were staged to resist British
rule in different parts of the country. For example Mwanga resistance
in Uganda led by Kabaka Mwanga, Lamogi rebellion in Acholi led by chief
Awich and Kabalega resistance in Bunyoro.