Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Scramble for Africa?

The choice identifying the development of local industries as not a reason for the Scramble for Africa is accurate because, during the period known as the Scramble for Africa (roughly between the 1880s and 1914), European powers were primarily focused on extracting resources from Africa rather than promoting local industry. The aim was to exploit Africa's vast natural resources, such as minerals and rubber, to fuel industrial economies back home in Europe. The Industrial Revolution had generated immense demand for raw materials, making Africa an attractive target for colonization.

Furthermore, medical advancements such as quinine enabled European powers to combat malaria, facilitating deeper penetration into the continent. Political factors, including the competition among European nations for empire and influence, also spurred the rush for control over African territories. However, the development of local industries was not a priority for colonial powers, who sought to suppress local manufacturing in favor of importing European goods, establishing monopolies, and maximizing profit from the extraction of resources.