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Infrastructure and curiosity.
The europeans had a better infrastructure and this enabled them to build ships and also make guns etc. for protection.
I suppose this is what "allowed" as in made it possible.
Other considerations may apply.
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Mary Kingsley
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Berlin Conference
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What was a factor that allowed European nations to extend their control over Asia and Africa after 1800?
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Portugal
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What continent was divided up by the European nations at the Berlin Conference?
Africa
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Mary Kingsley
What nations were involved in colonizing Africa between 1880 and 1914?
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Portugal was the first European nation to explore and start colonies in which area?
The Portuguese Empire was the longest colonial European empire, with its inception dating back to its capture of Cueta in North Africa in 1415 CE. With its European borders safe from attack, Portugal was free to expand and explore other regions. It became the first European nation to explore and establish colonies in west Africa.
European nations colonized Africa in the late 1800s because of its?
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.
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.
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