There is a saying that God is on the side of the big battalions.
Africa also offered many Natural Resources.
The Europeans did look at Africa as a new area for spreading Imperialism because the areas were unexplored. The areas did not have very well organized government structures. Moreover Africa had raw materials and minerals which was needed abroad.
Africa had many natural resources.
Africa had many Natural Resources
Europeans felt it was their duty to educate native peoples in undeveloped countries.
Europeans felt it was their duty to educate native peoples in undeveloped countries.
Europeans felt it was their duty to educate native peoples in undeveloped countries.
The Europeans were more advanted technology wise than Africa and Asia. During this time, the Europeans were coming to Africa and capturing people and using them as slaves. Europe had modevations: 1. Spread Religion 2. Find new trade routes 3. Gain more land These were great incentives for the Europeans. Hope this helps!
The scramble for Africa was a part of the second age of imperialism (which focused not only on Africa, but also Asia and the Pacific). Europeans had a belief known as Social Darwinism, where they believed Europeans were superior and should rule over the inferior races. They conquered lands and used the natives for labor, took their resources, spread Christianity, etc.
Europeans were testing with Social Darwinism, the belief that one race is superior over others. They also wanted the resources and labor from Africa, as well as the opportunity to spread Christianity and explore the interior of Africa.
smallpox
When the Europeans came they passed a disease called smallpox.
Well there was the spreading of culture,such as hunting,farming,etc. Also because of the migration there was a huge popukation growth in Africa. But one of the biggest was the fact that they spread the modern Shouthern African language.
the spread of Bantu languages throught Africa