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What event began the European acquisition of colonies in Africa?
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How did colonialists manage to colonize the Africa continent?
European countries sent explorers to claim land in the continent. Citizens from these countries then began settling in these colonies.
The race for colonies in Africa began around the year?
1870
Summerize the indapendence movements thst took place in india africa and china?
Beginning the late 19th century people in European colonies in India, Africa and China began to bristle at outside rule. They fought hard for their independence.
Which European country began trading with west Africa in the 1400s?
Mali
What was an affect of nationalism on European colonies in the 19th century?
Colonies began fighting to overthrow colonial control over their governments
Which of these economic systems developed as European countries began establishing overseas colonies?
mercantilism
What was the impact of the spanish armada on European colonization?
There was no impact. It was BEFORE the English began to have colonies in the 1600's.
Why did England come to Africa?
Prior to WW2, England had several colonies in Africa. They wanted to maintain security of the Suez Canal. After Italy gained control of the disputed countries in the Eastern edge of Africa, they began to attack British colonies.
When did the first European trade settlements begin to appear in Africa?
Portugal began to establish trading posts in Africa in the early 1400s.
What states where colonized by European power?
When the colonies began in 1607 with Jamestown and 1620 with the founding of Plymouth there were no states. The US didn't exist until 1789 with the signed constitution. The 13 colonies were settled by the English.
How would European relations with Africa change between the 1880s and 1914?
Without a doubt, European colonies became more numerous and supplied wealth to European colonial powers. Better technologies and more aggression increased in the era between 1880 and 1914. It can be said with some risk, that if Germany had long before began a colonial empire their chances in WW 1 would have been better.
Where did European Explorers first used gunpowder to take enslaved captives?
European explorers began to use gunpowder in order to take slaves captive. This was first done on the continent of Africa.
