What three things led to the European dominance of Africa?

Answer 1

Factors that allowed European nations to dominate Africa and Asia included the ability to travel quickly across the ocean and the ability to carry and ship food and weapons. The shipping lanes helped the Europeans to take over almost every area they visited.

Answer 2

Three factors that led to the European's dominance of Africa were: 1. The Europeans had far more experience in trading than the Africans and they also understood the international exchange system, Therefore, they were able to manipulate the trade between themselves and the Africans. 2. It has been expressed that when the Europeans first encountered Africa, their initial aim or "guise" was to Christianize all non-Christians and they were not necessarily interested in trading of any kind. This kind of relationship is classified as being "cordial" therefore the Africans were friendly towards the Europeans and were unaware of the exploitation that would soon present itself. As a result, the Africans treated them with great hospitality and as a result became vulnerable for exploitation and abuse. It was after the relationship changed from religion to trade ( slave trade) that the Africans realized what was happening to them. 3. The Europeans were also able to dominate Africa as they used the fact that Africa was divided and had many war between the different tribes to enter the system and capitalize on their opportunity of controlling the trade and the relationship between themselves and the Africans.