European contact with Africa increased primarily due to the demand for resources such as gold, ivory, and later, slaves for plantations in the Americas. The Age of Exploration, driven by advances in navigation and maritime technology, allowed Europeans to explore and establish trade routes along the African coast. Additionally, the desire for new markets and the spread of Christianity motivated European powers to establish stronger ties with African kingdoms. This contact laid the groundwork for significant economic and cultural exchanges, as well as the darker legacy of colonialism.
In the late 19th century (about 1875-1900), a handful of European nations conquered most of Africa. It was the Age of Imperialism.CynthiaM Answered thiss question :)Twitter - @C_Daaaisz
In the late 19th century (about 1875-1900), a handful of European nations conquered most of Africa. It was the Age of Imperialism.CynthiaM Answered thiss question :)Twitter - @C_Daaaisz
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European contact with Africa increased in the late 1800s primarily due to the Scramble for Africa, where European powers sought to colonize and exploit the continent's resources. Advances in technology, such as steamships and quinine for malaria prevention, facilitated deeper exploration and control of African territories. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 formalized the partitioning of Africa among European nations, further accelerating colonial expansion. This period marked a significant increase in trade, missionary activities, and the establishment of European political dominance across the continent.
Improve transportation and medicine.
increase public awareness of crimes committed by European colonial rulers in Africa.
The European Partitoning was a result of the Berlin conference. this was wen Africa was divided by the European powers.
Almost 90 % of Africa was under European control by then.
No, Kenya is not a European country. It is located in East Africa.
southern Africa 100% right answer garenteed. Largest population of European descendants- Southern Africa
The first part of Africa to receive significant European contact was the northern coast, particularly around modern-day Morocco and the Canary Islands. Portuguese explorers began establishing trade routes and settlements along the West African coast in the 15th century. This marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in Africa, which expanded further into the continent over the following centuries.