During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, European countries such as Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, and Portugal dominated African Imperialism. Britain controlled vast territories including Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria, while France expanded into West and Central Africa. Germany held colonies in present-day Namibia, Tanzania, and Cameroon, and Belgium is infamous for its brutal rule in the Congo. This scramble for Africa led to significant exploitation and lasting impacts on the continent's political, social, and economic structures.
In both forms, powerful countries dominated weaker ones for economic gains.
France and Britain
Ethiopia and Liberia
It created lasting political and economic instability in African countries.
It left many African countries dependent on foreign aid for survival. [APEX]
It left many African countries with the foundation to build modern economies.
Ethiopia and Liberia I believe.
It left many African countries dependent on foreign aid for survival. [APEX]
Unintentionally uniting people to oppose foreign domination
The division of the African continent was the most harmful political legacy of African imperialism.
Latin America was commercially dominated by the united states. Similarly, China's economy was controlled by Japan and other countries. (APEX)
Latin America was commercially dominated by the united states. Similarly, China's economy was controlled by Japan and other countries. (APEX)