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When europeans colonized Africa in the 1800s what were colonial borders based on?
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Europeans were in search of what when they colonized Africa?
They were in search of Africa's natural resources, such as gold, diamond, bauxite and lots more.
When did South Africa become a country?
The Union of South Africa was formed on 31 May 1910 upon the alliance of colonial rulers from the colonial powers. The Republic of South Africa was established upon independence from colonial rule on 11 December 1931. However, the Republic as it exists with the current borders was established after the end of apartheid and upon the election of the first democratic government in 1994.
Why was Africa colonized so easily by the Europeans?
Because African leaders were so happy to exchange their prisoners-of-war for cheap English goods like crockery and linen.
What two nations in Africa were not colonized by Europeans?
Ethiopia and Sudan are the two African countries that were never under the colonial rule. Sudan is incorrect - it was an Anglo-Egyptian 'Condominium'. The other African country usually thought of as not under colonial rule is Liberia. (independent 1847).
What is the impact of British rule in Africa?
Africa is colonized almost everywhere by the Europeans. The use of slavery and forced labor. Use of railroads and other roads "scramble for Africa"- an important term
Who was Africa colonized by?
Africa was colonized by the Europeans. :) peace out home dogz!
Where was Africa colonized?
At the peak of the colonial period in the early 20th century, the entire continent of Africa was colonized, every inch.
What three continents were colonized by the europeans?
North America Africa and europe
Who are the colonial master of South Africa?
South Africa is the south-most country in Africa. The colonial masters of South Africa were the British who colonized the area in 1795.
Europeans were in search of what when they colonized Africa?
They were in search of Africa's natural resources, such as gold, diamond, bauxite and lots more.
What is the only country in Africa to not be colonized?
the only county of east Africa that was never coonized by the europeans was the ethiopians
What are 3 European colonial powers of Africa?
The English, the French, and the Dutch, although none of Africa is currently colonized.
Was the colonization of Africa good or bad for Africa?
Yes, it was good for Africa because they were group of savages before the Europeans came and colonized the Africans. The Europeans brought wealth, religion and civilization to the Dark Continent.
By about what year was most of Africa colonized by Europeans?
??1885?? Has to be later than 1885, as the 'Scramble for Africa' was still going on in the mid 1890's.
During the colonial era what was the main interest that europeans had in Africa and Asia?
Raw materials
Why did European nations want to establish colonies in Africa?
It was colonized because there was a lot of gold and diamonds in Africa
Why did imperialism become so essential in 1850?
This is when most of the European countries were fighting over power. It was the time where Europeans had invaded and had colonized almost all of Africa, and started to colonized central Asia.
