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Because they (Europe) could get certain goods from there (the Americas), and with wealth came power. An example of that was New France in the 1600-1700s when France started a colony in Canada (which later expanded into what used to be called Louisiana Territory). Its main purpose was for the fur trade. And as a random fact, the French actually learned and allied with one of the Native Americans in the area.
Another purpose for European colonies in the Americas was for religious freedom. An extremely popular example is Plymouth, settled in present day Massachusetts in 1620 by the Pilgrims.
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∙ 10y agoAs the European nations expanded into Africa and set up local governments there arose the need for borders. The Imperial powers then carved the African continent into colonies.
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∙ 11y agoThe European countries took Africa because, as all European countries back then, they wanted the Natural Resources of those places in Africa.
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∙ 13y agobecause they loved the nation in 1492
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European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were?
B) competing for raw materials and markets
Were the Europeans and the First NAtions friends or enemies?
not all First Nations were allies of the Europeans. ex. the beothuk were hunted down by the Europeans for bounty because they didn't want to have the Europeans on their land.
Why do you think Europeans wanted colonies in East Africa?
so that they could get animals to eat off and to get money when they trade
Who were the people to set foot on Canada besides vikings and first nations?
That's simply, other then the Vikings and First Nations it was the Europeans.
When was African Nations Championship created?
African Nations Championship was created in 2009.
What effect did world war ii have on empires that had been created by Europeans nations?
Many nations granted freedom to their colonies.
European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were?
B) competing for raw materials and markets
What kind of hardships did the colonies created for europeans africans and native Americans?
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Was Africa owned by the Europeans?
Historically, many European nations had colonies in Africa. However, Europe never "owned" the continent.
Why were colonies considered so important to nations of Europe?
Europeans wanted colonies to gather riches through spices, natural resources, gold, and land. They wanted to expand their empire.
When of these effects met the European nations' desires and needs listed above?
Europeans established new colonies in the lands of the New World.
What effects did world war have on empires that had been created by European nations?
Many nations granted freedom to their colonies.
What of these effects met the European nations' desires?
Europeans established new colonies in the lands of the New World *someone needs to study* -Marizah
Why were colonized nations dominated by Europe?
The Europeans were more powerful and superior in the usage of weapons and resources, which allowed them to conquer these lands, ultimately establishing colonies.
What did Latin Europeans refer to their colonies?
South colonies
Why did European nations seek to establish colonies in distant lands?
The Europeans were able to receive any resources from that distant land because of these colonies. With resources, comes wealth. With wealth, comes power. ect. ect.
Were the Europeans and the First NAtions friends or enemies?
not all First Nations were allies of the Europeans. ex. the beothuk were hunted down by the Europeans for bounty because they didn't want to have the Europeans on their land.
