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∙ 16y agoBecause of British greed like the biggest diamond in the queens collection the Kimberly diamond that was taken from South Africa and why they colonized many countries in the world
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∙ 16y agothree reasons: god, gold, glory. the british exploited the nigerians to attain raw materials to process in their factories.
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∙ 12y agoIt was colonized by the British because they thought that it was their job to take over other foreign country like Zimbabwe.
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∙ 14y agoThe need for raw materials, cheap labour and markets for the finshed goods
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∙ 7y agoWest Africa was initially colonized for:
trading posts, including the slave trade.
Italy's exertion of power in Africa.
civilizing the natives.
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∙ 11y agoDemocracy came in...
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Which country colonized west Africa?
No single country colonised West Africa. West Africa is composed of a number of countries that were colonised by the French, British and Spanish
What ways were states in South Africa different from North Africa?
these countries were not colonised by the same countries so their style of living was adapted by the people who were found the originally.
How long was Namibia colonised by Germany and South Africa?
Parts of South Africa were colonies from 1652 to 1910 (first controlled by the Dutch, then the British). South Africa was a British Dominion from 1910 to 1931.
Where did Dutch colonists and later British colonists first live when they began settling in South Africa?
Answer this question… The Cape Colony
What is the French territory in South Africa?
No. South Africa has 11 official languages (none of them are French). English is the language of commerce and government.
Who colonised South Africa?
See the related link.
Which country colonised south Africa in 1652?
dutch
Which country colonized west Africa?
No single country colonised West Africa. West Africa is composed of a number of countries that were colonised by the French, British and Spanish
Why did the Europeans colonised South Africa?
to find / rule new land
How many different European states colonised parts of Africa?
twelve
Which two countrires colonised South Africa in 1790?
South Africa was divided into the British and Dutch colonies
Who colonised Angola and why?
No single person can 'colonise' a country. Angola was colonised by Portuguese settlers.
Where and when did british first colonize africa?
The British colonised parts of South Africa in the 1860's and 1870's.
When was west Africa colonized?
Nigeria was owned by Great Britian by 1950, but won its independance back by 1960.
Was South Africa ever occupied by a foreign country or continent?
Yes, South Africa was colonised by British, so i guess they occupied South Africa.
Why do people speak french in rabat?
Morocco was colonised by France, as were many parts of Africa.
Was Africa every owned or part of another continent?
Most of Africa has been colonised by European countries at one time or another
