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Because African leaders were so happy to exchange their prisoners-of-war for cheap English goods like crockery and linen.
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What are the reasons why Europe colonized Asia Africa and the Americans?
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.
Why do you think Europeans wanted colonies in East Africa?
so that they could get animals to eat off and to get money when they trade
Why did the europeans control such a small portion of Africa in the 1800's?
Powerful African Armies Were Able To Keep The Europeans Out Of Most Of Africa For 400 Years
Why were Europeans so eager to gain control over Africa?
Europeans were testing with Social Darwinism, the belief that one race is superior over others. They also wanted the resources and labor from Africa, as well as the opportunity to spread Christianity and explore the interior of Africa.
What regions did the Europeans settle on?
They settled mostly in Europe, the Americas, Australia and some pockets in Asia and Africa. (So yes... pretty much everywhere.)
Why did imperialism become so essential in 1850?
This is when most of the European countries were fighting over power. It was the time where Europeans had invaded and had colonized almost all of Africa, and started to colonized central Asia.
Why Ghana is a poor country?
because the Europeans robbed them from their riches when they colonized there
What European country first colonized Namibia?
I am really not sure which country colonized south Africa cause that's what I also want to find out so maybe I should go look for it somewhere, or something to at least help to find the country that colonized south Africa
When did Ethiopia in Africa gain its independence from the Europeans?
Ethiopia was never colonized, therefor, it's not independent Actually, if Ethiopia was not colonized, that would mean it remained independent. During the frequent colonizations of Africa, Italy tried to colonize Etyhiopia, but they fought and won, therefore maintaining their independence.
How was it possible that a continent the size of Africa was taken over so easily and quickly by European nations?
Technological advantage. Europeans were better at metal working and had Guns. Africa back then didn't really have nations, but tribes. And these were quite happy to fight internally too. Meaning the Europeans rarely met any big organized resistance.
What are the reasons why Europe colonized Asia Africa and the Americans?
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.
Is there an official national dish in South Africa?
I'm not sure about national dishes, although i do know the Potjiekos is very popular in South Africa. Since Africa is colonized by the Europeans, so many dishes are kind of like European traditions. The Potjiekos is a small pot stew with meat, broccoli, potatoes, and carrot. Curried foods with or without rice, and sausages are also quite popular there too.
Why were the native Americas so easily subdued by europeans?
Projectile weapons. AKA, guns.
Why do you think Europeans wanted colonies in East Africa?
so that they could get animals to eat off and to get money when they trade
How long did Great Britain colonize Africa?
depends on the country. it started in the late nineteenth century (1800's) and most countries were independent by 1960ish. so its probably around 60 to 80 years for the vast majority of countries. some countries have been independent now for about as long as they were colonized. Europeans did live in Africa for a while before colonialism.
Why do so many countries in Africa speak European languages?
Due to the colonisation of African countries, mostly occurring in the nineteenth century (called the European Scramble for Africa)The three most powerful and successful colonisers were Portugal (Mozambique), France (Mauritius, Northeast Africa) and the United Kingdom (Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa).Because some African countries were once/some still are ruled/colonized by European countries.
Why were Europeans so easily able to divide Africa among themselves?
It wasn't easy, there was a lot of war (eg. Boer War against dUTCH AND bRITISH, in South Africa) I am from SA ANSWER: ANywaz the point is that, European Nations were the most powerful at that time, they could take over and do whatever they wanted
