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What are the reasons why Europe colonized Asia Africa and the Americans?
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∙ 13y ago
Well the continents were not colonized in the same time period, and they have different motives for colonizing. The Old Age of Imperialism was focused on the Americas, after Columbus had made his voyage. The motives for this were purely for resources, trade, power, etc. This time period was between the 1500s and the 1800s. Now the New Age of Imperialism, focused on Asia and Africa, was in the time period of 1700s(Asia)/1800s(Africa)-1900s. The same motives were present as in the Old Age, except there was more. The Europeans had a belief of Social Darwinism. Social Darwinism is the belief that only the strong will survive. The Europeans saw themselves as superior to the Asians and Africans and thus colonized their land.
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Why europeans wanted colonies in Africa?
I'm pretty sure you meant "Why" instead of "what". There's many reasons Europe colonized Africa: Resources (gems, metals, ivory, etc)agriculture/farmingSpreading ChristianityEnding African slavery (although Europe had abolished slavery, Africa hadn't).
Is Africa south or north of Europe?
Europe is North of Africa
Is Africa and Europe located both east and west of the prime meridian?
no, Europe is it's own continent. It is located above Africa but not in Africa.
Does Africa sit south of Europe or north?
Africa is south of Europe.
When was How Europe Underdeveloped Africa created?
How Europe Underdeveloped Africa was created in 1972.
What was the impact on Africa after Europe colonized there?
Well it did effect stuff
What continent colonized most countries in Africa and Asia?
I believe it is Europe.
What three continents were colonized by the europeans?
North America Africa and europe
Which contenent was responsible for the colonization of Africa?
Europe colonized Africa during the Age of Imperialism in the 19th century.
What was the period of history when Europe colonized much of Asia Africa Australia?
Age of Exploration
Who first colonized Germany?
The first humans reaching Europe from Africa, the middle east and Asia.
Could native Americans have discovered and colonized western Europe?
Native Americans did not discover and colonize Western Europe. The opposite happened. European settlers migrated and took up land belonging to the Native Americans before colonization.
What country in West Africa was not controlled by Europe?
Liberia was the only country in West Africa to not be colonized by a European Power as it already had a "legitimate" Western-style government.
How did the routes across the Atlantic ocean link Europe Africa and the Americans?
It would link them because Europe,Africa, and the Americans would have to go post to post to trade what ever they wanted in return
What is the body of water that separates the Americans from Africa and Europe?
Atlantic Ocean
Are African Americans African?
They were brought in from Africa, although they are called AFRICAN-Americans most of them come from Asia and Europe.
Why did Germany imperilized Africa?
Germany started it's colonization of Africa pretty late in the Europe-wide "scramble for Africa" (to use a contemporary term). But German colonialism was swift and brutal. Yes, Prussia (how Germany was called from 1871-1918) eventually benefited economically, but the overall investment was a loss. The same reasons apply for most countries. they colonized Africa to have control of the natural resources, such as copper and gems.
