African countries had been economically devastated by the Atlantic slave trade.
It left many African countries with the foundation to build modern economies.
"Scramble for Africa"
African military forces focused on fighting one another rather than European armies.
The "scramble for Africa" meant that European nations wanted to get to Africa as quickly as possible and claim land because they were all competing over their overseas empire. Europeans wanted to get some land and explore Africa because they did not know a lot about Africa and its geography, calling it the "dark continent." Imperialism in Africa meant there was a new market for trading and Europeans thought it was their duty to teach their "little brothers" about industrialization and European life.
In the "Scramble for Africa"
Answer this question… Both countries remained independent during the Scramble for Africa.
It increased competition and tension among a number of European countries
It left many African countries dependent on foreign aid for survival. [APEX]
"Scramble for Africa"
It left many African countries dependent on foreign aid for survival. [APEX]
It left many African countries with the foundation to build modern economies.
African military forces focused on fighting one another rather than European armies.
"Scramble for Africa"
It created lasting political and economic instability in African countries.
European powers drew the current boarders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries.
European countries
Yes, they were