In the 19th Century. Europe owned practically all of Africa then, but not all of these African possessions were conquered in an outright military way. In some cases the Europeans arrived as traders and explorers, and before long they were administrators.
King Leopold II. this was just a way for the Europeans to take control of most of Africa
They explored Africa.
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Europeans first saw West Africa as a new territory to obtain spices and agricultural products. West Africa was also a place for Europeans to trade their own goods.
There was no slavery in Africa before the Europeans got involved!
Resistance by Africa,difficult geography and diseases kept Europeans from moving into the interior of Africa.
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Europeans: Land could be owned by individuals.Native Americans: Land belonged to Everyone.
Africa was colonized by the Europeans. :) peace out home dogz!
The Europeans came to Africa in a big boat if you need any more information email me :cmikes10@Yahoo.com
Europeans wanted to form colonies in west Africa because it was a good trading spot