7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
Seven European countries held land in Africa in 1914.
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Ethiopia
in the 1881 and the 1914
The Balkans, southern European countries.
European countries scrambled to claim colonies in Africa in the period of 1876-1914 which corresponds to the period during which the panama canal was being built.
Retain their independence
By 1914, several European countries held colonies in Africa, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and Italy. The United Kingdom controlled vast territories, including Egypt, Sudan, and parts of East and West Africa. France had significant holdings in West and North Africa, while Germany's colonies included present-day Namibia and Tanzania. Belgium was primarily known for its control of the Congo Free State, and Portugal maintained colonies such as Angola and Mozambique.
There was no European countries ruling the land in 1850
In 1914, Europe had colonies on every continent except Antarctica. Notably, Africa was heavily colonized, with countries like Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain controlling vast territories. Asia also saw European colonial presence, particularly in regions like India (British), Indochina (French), and the Dutch East Indies. Additionally, parts of the Americas were under European control, with territories still held by Spain and Portugal.
The "scramble for Africa" was the series of conflicts among the European colonial powers, beginning with France's annexation of Tunisia in May 1881, and ending with the start of World War I in 1914. Although African colonies had been expanding since the late 1790's, they gained increased importance as the countries of Europe jockeyed for dominance in world affairs.