They thought they were helping to civilize the African people by influencing them because the Europeans thought they were the superior race. They thought it was their duty to teach the inferior races.
Europeans used military force
Powerful African Armies Were Able To Keep The Europeans Out Of Most Of Africa For 400 Years
Resistance by Africa,difficult geography and diseases kept Europeans from moving into the interior of Africa.
it had its roots in european imperialism in africa
Europeans justified their conquest of Africa through a combination of economic, political, and ideological reasons. They argued that they were bringing "civilization" and "progress" to what they perceived as "backward" societies, often invoking a sense of racial superiority and the notion of the "white man's burden." Additionally, the quest for resources, land, and strategic advantage fueled imperial ambitions, with claims of spreading Christianity further legitimizing their actions. This often resulted in the exploitation and oppression of African peoples and cultures.
Africa had many natural resources.
The Europeans tachnology was supperior, also the Europeans used steam engins to travel faster throughout Africa.
yes
Europeans used military force
how did the western Imperialism spread through Africa and Asia so quickly
how did the western imperialism spread through Africa and Asia so quickly
Africa had many Natural Resources
Why did the boers and the British fight over Southern Africa
This would be called the New Age of Imperialism.
Europeans sought economic gain from natural resources in Africa and consumer markets in Asia.
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.