To gain influence in Africa without fighting each other.
Imperialists.
To compete for influence without going to war
European imperialists sought to establish spheres of influence and outright annexation of under developed nations and peoples. They saw the opportunity to enrich themselves at the expense of peoples that they dominated.
they wanted to gain an advantage in the competition for global resources
The europeans wanted freedom and supply from the congolese.
they wanted to extend their political control over weaker nations
Many Europeans wanted Safavid Carpets.
Spain wanted to protect its colony in Mexico from other Europeans
Europeans wanted access to the riches of the East. They wanted to spread Catholicism to other lands and they wanted to gain power at home.
The europeans were so greedy that they wanted what the africans had. The gold,ivory, and slaves. The Africans were the most richest in gold, and europeans wanted that. The europeans wanted the gold so badly that they were envios and greedy.
The Europeans wanted to cross the pacific ocean.
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