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Why did European nations and the US colonize in Africa and Asia at the end of the 19th century?
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Why did European nations want to establish colonies in Africa?
It was colonized because there was a lot of gold and diamonds in Africa
What European nations controlled Africa in the early 1900?
Black Jesus and Black Santa
Why did it take so long for the nations of Africa to gain independence?
European colonists had better weapons.
What continent became the prime target of European expansionism in the late 19th century?
Africa was
Why was most of Africa was under European colonial rule during the 19th century?
The European wanted to control natural rescources found there.
What European country was the first to colonize the West Indies?
Many European nations colonized west Africa. Most notably it was the French who made most of west Africa under them until last half of 20th century. Algeria, Chad, Niger etc were all colonized by them.
European nations colonized Africa in the late 1800s because of its?
European nations colonized Africa in the 19th century because of it's wealth of natural resources. Africa had a great amount of petroleum, lead, tin, copper and precious gems. Africa was a source of economic growth for the European countries.
How do you use the word century in a sentence?
Much of Africa was colonized by European nations during the nineteenth century. The year 2001 marked the start of a new century.
How did the scramble for Africa begin?
The Berlin Conference of 1884-85. Many European nations met to decide on what to do about where nations were allowed to Colonize, trade, and help stop Slavery (which at the time existed in Africa but had been nearly completely abolished in Europe).
What continent did European powers partition and colonize in a matter of 25 years?
Africa
What 3 nations did England colonize in Africa?
South Africa, Nigeria, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Ghana, Sierra Leone.
What best summarizes why European nations were able to successfully colonize regions in Africa Asia and the Americas?
The Europeans had well organised and well armed forces. The people they conquered usually didn't.
How did the European contact with Africa increase in the 1800s?
In the late 19th century (about 1875-1900), a handful of European nations conquered most of Africa. It was the Age of Imperialism.CynthiaM Answered thiss question :)Twitter - @C_Daaaisz
How did European contact with Africa increase in the late 1800?
In the late 19th century (about 1875-1900), a handful of European nations conquered most of Africa. It was the Age of Imperialism.CynthiaM Answered thiss question :)Twitter - @C_Daaaisz
Which two continents did the British begin to colonize in the 17th century?
In the 17th century, the British began to colonize North America and South America. It would not be until the 19th century that the British would acquire large land-holdings in Africa and Asia.
What results were caused by the European colonization of Africa?
The creation of extremely diverse African nations within the arbitrary boundaries of a colony, and the spread of non-native languages throughout Africa. The introduction of European languages to Africa Problems with political instability in the 20th century
What European power was the 1st to colonize Africa?
Portugal was the first European country to set up a colony in Africa. Portugal landed on Africa's Gold Coast in 1471 and built the Castle of Elmina, becoming the first European settlement.
