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The goals of 19th and 20th century Imperialism were very often related to the European belief that Europeans were both racially and morally superior to others, particularly Africans. Europeans invaded Africa with the purpose of instilling Christianity into natives as well as introducing western ideas in education, medicine, hygiene, and monogamous marriage. The colonization of Africa was also of commercial interest (which was greatly expanded due to the Industrial Revolution during this time period). Africa provided European manufacturers with cheap labor, raw materials, and a ready market to purchase their products.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y ago- Many reasons!
- Important resources (gems, metals, ivory, etc)
- good farming land
- Spreading Christianity
- Trying to control more land than other nations
- end slavery (Slavery had long been abolished in Europe, but it still existed in the African tribal societies. Europeans wanted to end it).
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∙ 9y agoThere were many reasons:
- Extensive lands that could be used for farming and settlement
- Large amounts of raw materials (metals, gems, ivory, etc)
- Help spread Christianity/modern European ways of life
- Competition with other Colonial Empires
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∙ 9y agoMany reasons!
- Resources (gems, metals, ivory, etc)
- Good agricultural/farming land
- Spread western culture/Christianity
- end Slavery (by this time, slavery had been abolished in Europe, but not Africa)
- Competition between Imperial powers (secure the land before another empire can)
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∙ 9y agoMany reasons, including...
Natural Resources (Ivory, gems, rubber, Metal, etc)
Spread Christianity
Abolish the Arab Slave trade (Europe had done away with Slavery by this time)
Imperial competition (Who can control the most territory?)
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∙ 9y agoMany reasons!
- Resources (gems, metals, ivory, etc)
- agriculture/farms
- Spread Christianity
- Abolish slavery (Although slavery in Europe had been abolished, slavery in Africa was still widespread)
- Competition against other Empires
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∙ 8y agoFor there natural resources such as diamonds, gold, silver, coal, iron and copper
John Thomson was the one who came to Africa. He can to Africa in 1813.
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∙ 12y agoBecause the Europeans wanted enough land..
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∙ 11y agoBecause of imperialism and the european countriesfelt that western civilization was greater than ony other.
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What is an example of European colonization in Africa?
then no that by colonize us then will have more opportunity for there industry use
How many European countries held land in Africa in 1914?
Seven European countries held land in Africa in 1914.
What European country was the first to colonize the West Indies?
Many European nations colonized west Africa. Most notably it was the French who made most of west Africa under them until last half of 20th century. Algeria, Chad, Niger etc were all colonized by them.
Did European indies colonize central America and West Indies for slaves?
No they did not. They colonize them to bring slaves from Africa there to work. The fertile soil and plenty of resources are there. The europeans would then ship the produce back to Europe and sell them
What percent of Africa was controlled by the other European countries?
90%
How did colonialists manage to colonize the Africa continent?
European countries sent explorers to claim land in the continent. Citizens from these countries then began settling in these colonies.
What was the first European country to set up trading posts and forts in Africa?
The Dutch were one of the very first countries to start to colonize Africa
What continent did European powers partition and colonize in a matter of 25 years?
Africa
Which of the European countries did not colonize any of the nations that form ASEAN?
NONE
What was the issue in the Monroe Doctrine?
That European countries will NO LONGER attempt to colonize in the Western Hemisphere.
What European power was the 1st to colonize Africa?
Portugal was the first European country to set up a colony in Africa. Portugal landed on Africa's Gold Coast in 1471 and built the Castle of Elmina, becoming the first European settlement.
What is an example of European colonization in Africa?
then no that by colonize us then will have more opportunity for there industry use
What statement best describes the message of the Monroe Doctrine?
Americans would resist European interventionEuropean countries could not colonize South America.Europe was no longer allowed to colonize the Americas.Europe could no longer colonize the americas.
How many European countries held land in Africa in 1914?
Seven European countries held land in Africa in 1914.
What document warned the european countries to not continue attempts to colonize the americas?
The Monroe Doctrine was this document.
What were the two independent countries in Africa during European Colonization?
The countries that were independent durning the European Colonization in Africa was Liberia and Ethiopia
Why do so many countries in Africa speak European languages?
Due to the colonisation of African countries, mostly occurring in the nineteenth century (called the European Scramble for Africa)The three most powerful and successful colonisers were Portugal (Mozambique), France (Mauritius, Northeast Africa) and the United Kingdom (Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa).Because some African countries were once/some still are ruled/colonized by European countries.
