European countries scrambled to claim colonies in Africa in the period of 1876-1914 which corresponds to the period during which the panama canal was being built.
The political entities of Africa decreased by the colonization of the Eurpeon countries and America (The political entities are the native countries that had retained their independance during the orignal colonization in 1880). Eventually only 3% of African still held independent countries by 1914. The other countries lost their rights and freedmon to other countries.
Any four countries? Britain, France, Germany and Belgium had territories on the African continent. So did Spain, Italy and Portugal by 1914.
Germany had colonies in Africa and the Pacific.
any country that could pay
7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
Seven European countries held land in Africa in 1914.
war spread out in 1914
Ethiopia
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The Balkans, southern European countries.
European countries scrambled to claim colonies in Africa in the period of 1876-1914 which corresponds to the period during which the panama canal was being built.
Retain their independence
By 1914, several European countries held colonies in Africa, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and Italy. The United Kingdom controlled vast territories, including Egypt, Sudan, and parts of East and West Africa. France had significant holdings in West and North Africa, while Germany's colonies included present-day Namibia and Tanzania. Belgium was primarily known for its control of the Congo Free State, and Portugal maintained colonies such as Angola and Mozambique.
There was no European countries ruling the land in 1850
In 1914, Europe had colonies on every continent except Antarctica. Notably, Africa was heavily colonized, with countries like Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain controlling vast territories. Asia also saw European colonial presence, particularly in regions like India (British), Indochina (French), and the Dutch East Indies. Additionally, parts of the Americas were under European control, with territories still held by Spain and Portugal.