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The original impetus for colonizing Africa came from the abolitionist movement. If the western nations controlled the ports, no one would be able to ship slaves from Africa. Then the colonies gained economic value for the European colonizers and the rest of Africa was colonized.
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For what purpose was the American Colonization Society founded?
to return slaves to Africa
What was the organization founded in 1817 to send blacks back to Africa?
The American Colonization Society, founded in 1817, was created for the purpose of sending African-Americans to Africa. It was founded by Robert Finley.
Which country did America send freed slaves for the purpose of colonization?
America sent freed slaves for the purpose of colonization to Liberia.
What were the two independent countries in Africa during European Colonization?
The countries that were independent durning the European Colonization in Africa was Liberia and Ethiopia
What was South Africa name before colonization?
Still South Africa.
What is a way colonization affected Africa?
It increased ethnic tensions in Africa.
What European did not participate in the colonization of Africa?
Russia
Which continent was responsible for the colonization in Africa?
Europe.
Why did the German chancellor call Berlin conference?
To ease the growing tensions over the colonization of Africa
Was the American Colonization Society was founded for the purpose of returning freed slaves to the South?
The American Colonization Society was formed for the purpose of sending blacks back to the continent of Africa, where it was believed, the former slaves would have more personal freedom. It helped to found the nation of Liberia in 1821as a haven for freed African-Americans.
What were the European nation that DID NOT participate in the colonization of Africa?
Switzerland did not colonise Africa.
Why did the colonization movement fail as a solution to slavery?
few slaves were actually freed for the purpose of colonization.
