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What European power wasn't her most aggressive to colonize Africa?
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What European power was the 1st to colonize Africa?
Portugal was the first European country to set up a colony in Africa. Portugal landed on Africa's Gold Coast in 1471 and built the Castle of Elmina, becoming the first European settlement.
Why was there such a rush to colonize Africa?
Well, there may be various reasons why Africa was cololized in a rush. I believe it was because Africa had untouched resources both in terms of human and natural. And every country which believed in its power rushed to colonize Africa. Also, it could also be because Africans were relatively undeveloped which gave European an advantage and gave them an incentive to rush. Hope it helps!
Did Spain first colonize California?
Spain was the first European power to colonize California.
Why did European countries want to build new empires in Asia and Africa?
Power and Money.
Why did Europe colonize Asia?
For resources and power.
What islands off the coast of west Africa are still controlled by European power?
The Canary Islands several hundreds miles off the west coast of Africa are still under the control of a European power. The nation of Portugal exerts governmental control over them.
Which European power has small colonies in Africa?
No European countries own a "colony" in Africa anymore. Spain does, however, own two small cities in North Africa (they are not colonies, they are parts of Spain). France and the United Kingdom own some islands off the coast of Africa, as well.
What country in West Africa was not controlled by Europe?
Liberia was the only country in West Africa to not be colonized by a European Power as it already had a "legitimate" Western-style government.
Where is Algeria and what European power controlled it?
Algeria is in Africa and lies next to Libya. It was a French colony once upon a time.
How have european nations contributed turmoil in southwest Asia and North Africa?
The European Nations placed mandates which places a country under the control of another power by international agreement.
In what way did the Berlin coference of 1885 change the African way of living?
The Berlin Conference put almost the whole continent of Africa under European rule. European leaders removed some African rulers from power or changed the way they ruled; some European foods were also introduced to Africa.
Which country of east Africa managed to avoid becoming colony of any European power during the 19th century?
It's Ethiopia
