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In the 1800�s, Social Darwinists took Darwin�s theory of natural selection and used it to justify Imperialism by believing the most ñsocially fitî white races had the divine right to dominate the ñlesser racesî. This belief allowed colonialists to believe that it was right that they should seize and enjoy riches while the inferior races languished in poverty.

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Is Kenya a European country?

No, Kenya is not a European country. It is located in East Africa.


Arbitrary country borders are a result what of in Africa?

Arbitrary country borders in Africa are a result of the European colonial powers' division of the continent at the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885. These borders often did not take into account local ethnic, linguistic, or cultural differences, leading to various challenges for the newly formed nations post-independence.


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What idea was used to Darwinism was used to justify European imperialism in Asia and Africa?

Social Darwinism is a idea that is similar to survival of the fittest. They used this idea to and divide preexisting areas or territories.


Darwinism was used to justify European imperialism in Asia and Africa What idea was used?

Social Darwinism was the idea that different societies and races compete for survival in a similar way to species in nature, with the fittest coming out on top. This concept was used to justify European imperialism in Asia and Africa by suggesting that it was not only beneficial but also natural for superior European nations to dominate and exploit weaker non-European societies.


What idea was used to justify European imperialism in Asia and Africa?

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The period of time when European imperialism greatly affected the continent of Africa is?

"Scramble for Africa"


How was European imperialism in Africa similar to imperialism in Asia?

European imperialism was motivated by a desire for economic gains in both regions.


What European powers to spread their influence in Africa?

Imperialism


Did imperialism ended in Africa?

Imperialism did not end all at once everywhere in Africa, but European colonization of Africa was disrupted by WW II, and following WW II there were a series of wars of independence which brought an end to European colonialism.


What were the roles European Imperialism played on African lives?

European Imperialism played a horrifying role in Africa. When Europe discovered Africa's mineral wealth, they enslaved the peoples, believing themselves better.


How was the military involved with European imperialism in Africa?

The military was involved in European imperialism in Africa by controlling unrest and protecting the citizens. Without their assistance, many European countries would have suffered significant loses due to attacks from locals.


What were the consequences of European imperialism for Asia Africa or Latin America?

it wasnt


The period of time when European imperialism greatly affected the continent of Africa is called?

"Scramble for Africa"


What is accurate concerning the policy of apartheid in the Republic of a South Africa?

it had its roots in european imperialism in africa