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Post war countries were weakened.
Where were most of Europe's colonies by the end of the nineteenth century?
To increase their wealth and powerGaining income and raw materials
7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
European imperial powers.
European countries were battling for land, power, resources, etc., which meant they needed colonies.
European countries founded colonies because they wanted the New World's land for resources such as gold and fur. They also wanted to expand their empire.
The natural resources of the country they colonised.
colonies was an easy way for European countries to make money... that would cost very little to develop and maintain.... yet they could exploited the host countries natural resources and cheap labor... for their own benefit...
The colonizers used the resources of their colonies to grow their own economies.
7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
European countries used their colonies to produce natural resources for the benefit of the mother country
The Industrial Revolution
Extracted resources from their colonies
Natural Resources Free Land A way to compete with other countries A way to make money Power
The Industrial Revolution
European countries used their colonies to produce natural resources for the benefit of the mother country