Strayer, Chapter 20 (p. 607-614)

Education has been a key success that Europeans used to their advantage to take power over other communities. Also education has provided a status of rank and also has given an opportunity for people to learn and make better choices based on their values. European culture spread through different cultures especially the clothing style. Religion was also another key factor that transformed identities during the colonial era. Many women and poor groups in African communities  found an opportunity to receive more freedoms by being involved in missions.