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European nations colonized Africa in the late 1800s because of its?
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European nations colonized Africa in the 19th century because of it's wealth of Natural Resources. Africa had a great amount of petroleum, lead, tin, copper and precious gems. Africa was a source of economic growth for the European countries.
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By what year had most of Africa been colonized?
Most of the continent of Africa had been colonized by the year 1900. The African colonization was one by 7 European nations.
What European nation colonized most of west Africa?
Most of West Africa was colonized by France.
Which European country colonized Algeria and Tunsia?
What European nations colonized Africa in the 1800's because of it'sa. military locationb. economic strengthc. proximity to Europed. resources and markets
Who was west Africa most colonized by?
West Africa was largely colonized by the French. Because of this, it was known as French West Africa. The countries of Algeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and others were all colonized by the French, and did not gain their independence until the last half of the 20th century,
What imperial countries colonized west Africa?
Among the European countries that established their own colonies in Africa were Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. While some countries (including France, Spain, and Portugal) had colonized parts of Africa as far back as the 1500s, the majority of the colonization by the European powers occurred in the mid-to late 1800s. To a certain extent, the Dutch were apart of this colonization as they formed a group of other Europeans who settled in what was South Africa. They were called Afrikaners.
Why did European nations want to establish colonies in Africa?
It was colonized because there was a lot of gold and diamonds in Africa
By what year had most of Africa been colonized?
Most of the continent of Africa had been colonized by the year 1900. The African colonization was one by 7 European nations.
What nations were involved in colonizing Africa between 1880 and 1914?
industrialized western European nations
What European nation colonized most of Africa?
Most of West Africa was colonized by France.
What European nation colonized most of west Africa?
Most of West Africa was colonized by France.
Which European country colonized Algeria and Tunsia?
What European nations colonized Africa in the 1800's because of it'sa. military locationb. economic strengthc. proximity to Europed. resources and markets
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.
What was a European nation that did not participate in the colonized of Africa?
Switzerland
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.
How do you use the word century in a sentence?
Much of Africa was colonized by European nations during the nineteenth century. The year 2001 marked the start of a new century.
European country that colonized morocco and equatorial Africa?
France
Why were the European nations able to divide Africa among themselves?
Because at the time European nations were so powerful they were able to do whatever they wanted.
