Question

what was the most likely result of colonial rulers deciding to invest very little in education?
high literacy rates and educated leaders
lack of a skilled workforce and skilled leaders
strong education systems that the new nations started themselves
lack of interest in gaining independence

Explanation:

Investing little in education means there's less opportunity for people to gain skills and knowledge. So, a skilled workforce (people with job - related skills) and skilled leaders (people with leadership - related knowledge and skills) would be lacking. The first option is wrong because low investment in education doesn't lead to high literacy or educated leaders. The third option is wrong as little colonial investment would not result in strong education systems by new nations easily. The fourth option is wrong as lack of education investment isn't related to lack of interest in independence.

Answer:

B. lack of a skilled workforce and skilled leaders