Imperial nations, such as United Kingdom and France, benefited the most during the 19th century because they exploited their colonies for resources. The colonies of imperial nations benefited the least because they were exploited.
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It was colonized because there was a lot of gold and diamonds in Africa
World War I expanded to Asia, Africa, and the Pacific for several reasons. For one, the countries involved in World War 1 has colonies in Asia and Africa. This included Tanganyika, which was under German rule. In addition to German East Africa, the British governed Hong Kong, which was physically located within China. To protect their respective colonies, the nations involved had no choice but to bring the war to these areas.
European countries began dividing Africa into colonies during the late 19th century, a process that intensified after the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885. This conference established the rules for the colonization of Africa, leading to the rapid acquisition of territories by European powers. By the early 20th century, most of the continent had been claimed by various European nations. The colonial period profoundly impacted Africa's political, social, and economic structures.
The Rise of Nations.
Historically, many European nations had colonies in Africa. However, Europe never "owned" the continent.
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It is commonly described as "the age of Imperialism".
European nations expanded their territories in the 19th century through colonization, conquest, and treaties. They pursued these actions to gain resources, expand markets, and exert power globally. This period saw the emergence of European empires as they acquired colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.