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When europeans colonized Africa in the 1800s what were colonial borders based on?
At that early point in the history of colonial Africa most borders were based on geographical features, primarily rivers.
Why was Africa colonized so easily by the Europeans?
Because African leaders were so happy to exchange their prisoners-of-war for cheap English goods like crockery and linen.
What is the impact of British rule in Africa?
Africa is colonized almost everywhere by the Europeans. The use of slavery and forced labor. Use of railroads and other roads "scramble for Africa"- an important term
What was the language of South Africa before it was Colonized?
before colonization (1652) there was no "official" language in the area now called "South Africa"; the area was inhabited by a number of black tribes who each spoke their own language and dialects of languages including (but not limited to) Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, San/ Koi etc.
What are the reasons why Europe colonized Asia Africa and the Americans?
Well the continents were not colonized in the same time period, and they have different motives for colonizing. The Old Age of Imperialism was focused on the Americas, after Columbus had made his voyage. The motives for this were purely for resources, trade, power, etc. This time period was between the 1500s and the 1800s. Now the New Age of Imperialism, focused on Asia and Africa, was in the time period of 1700s(Asia)/1800s(Africa)-1900s. The same motives were present as in the Old Age, except there was more. The Europeans had a belief of Social Darwinism. Social Darwinism is the belief that only the strong will survive. The Europeans saw themselves as superior to the Asians and Africans and thus colonized their land.
Who was Africa colonized by?
Africa was colonized by the Europeans. :) peace out home dogz!
What three continents were colonized by the europeans?
North America Africa and europe
What is the only country in Africa to not be colonized?
the only county of east Africa that was never coonized by the europeans was the ethiopians
Was the colonization of Africa good or bad for Africa?
Yes, it was good for Africa because they were group of savages before the Europeans came and colonized the Africans. The Europeans brought wealth, religion and civilization to the Dark Continent.
By about what year was most of Africa colonized by Europeans?
??1885?? Has to be later than 1885, as the 'Scramble for Africa' was still going on in the mid 1890's.
What African countries colonized by Ethiopia?
No. It was never colonized by Europeans.
Who colonized Montana?
the europeans
When europeans colonized Africa in the 1800s what were colonial borders based on?
At that early point in the history of colonial Africa most borders were based on geographical features, primarily rivers.
Why did imperialism become so essential in 1850?
This is when most of the European countries were fighting over power. It was the time where Europeans had invaded and had colonized almost all of Africa, and started to colonized central Asia.
How much of Africa was colonized by 1900?
90% of africa was colonized by 1900
Why was Africa colonized so easily by the Europeans?
Because African leaders were so happy to exchange their prisoners-of-war for cheap English goods like crockery and linen.
What European nation colonized most of Africa?
Most of West Africa was colonized by France.
