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Before the mid-1800s, Europeans entered Africa primarily for trade, exploration, and the expansion of their empires. They sought valuable resources such as ivory, gold, and spices, and were also motivated by the desire to spread Christianity and establish missionary activities. Additionally, the growing interest in scientific exploration and the quest for new trade routes fueled European ambitions in the continent. This period laid the groundwork for the more extensive colonization that would follow in the late 19th century.

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