Improved transportation and medicine were the two primary factors that increased European exploration and interests in interior Africa in the late 1800s.
The discovery in South Africa of diamonds in 1867 and gold in 1886 increased European interest.
The discoveries of diamonds in 1867 and gold in 1886 in South Africa increased Europeans interest in colonizing the continent
Improved transportation and medicine were the two primary factors that increased European exploration and interests in interior Africa in the late 1800s.
It demonstrated the economic value of African territories to other European countries.
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Seven European countries held land in Africa in 1914.
The discoveries of diamonds in 1867 and gold in 1886 in South Africa increased Europeans interest in colonizing the continent
the presence of minerals,gold,mines,cotton,food,abundant water,etc
increased transportation and communication
increased transportation and communication
Improved transportation and medicine were the two primary factors that increased European exploration and interests in interior Africa in the late 1800s.
Improve transportation and medicine.
Improved transportation and medicine were the two primary factors that increased European exploration and interests in interior Africa in the late 1800s.
It demonstrated the economic value of African territories to other European countries.
It demonstrated the economic value of African territories to other European countries.
Many discoveries have yet to be made in rural parts of Africa.
They led to unstable goverments
European interest in Asia, Africa and the New World was stimulated by several factors. One main factor was economically based. New sources of trade and riches in minerals and gold was certainly a main interest. This interest was heightened by the chance to gain military power by establishing bases and colonies in these areas. Also, spheres of influence helped both their economics and military power. There was also a goal of spreading Christianity to the natives of these areas.