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The search for the sources of the Nile river was a driving force for many early explorers. Consequently, it was the south-eastern part of inner Africa that was first explored by Europeans, between 1850 and 1860.
Although many people (including many Africans themselves) have the idea that Western nations have been exploiting all of Africa's riches for centuries, truth is that until 1860 European countries held no more than a number of trading posts along the coast, and by 1870, no more than 10% of Africa - mostly in the north - was colonized. Given that by 1960 decolonization was fully under way, the colonization period has lasted no more than about 80 years of Africa's history.
The first "inner African" territory to be colonized was the Congo, around 1880. This was by the way not a colony of a European nation, but the private posession of king Léopold II of Belgium.
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Which European country first explored and settled in the Michigan region?
France
Europeans attempted to enslave who when they first encountered them in the New World?
Africa
What Europeans explored Wisconsin?
The French. French explorer Jacques Marquette was the first European to reach the Wisconsin River in 1673.
Who were the First settlers to Atlantic Canada?
The Atlantic region of Canada, just like the United States was the first region of the country to be explored and settled. The first settlers were First Nations people and then explorers from France.
Who was Alexander Von Humboldt?
he was a naturalist that explored south America and was the first to say that Africa and South America were once one continent.
Which continents were left untouched by European explorers?
Europeans have explored every continent. Europeans never truly explored the continents until the First Age of Imperialism, where they mainly explored the Americas. Europeans never explored the interior of Africa because of its dense jungle areas until the Second Age of Imperialism, where they also explored Asia, Australia & Oceania, and even Antarctica.
Who first explored washington?
The Europeans
What country first explored and settled Mexico?
If you mean what European power first explored and settled Mexico during the Age of Exploration, Spain qualifies as such.
When was Yukon Territory first settled and who settled it?
Yukon was settled by Europeans in the 19th century.
Who were the first europeans who explored rhode island?
English
Who were the first Europeans to explored the north American continent?
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore North America.
How old is Angola?
It was first settled by Europeans in 1575.
Which European country first explored and settled in the Michigan region?
France
What parts of the southwest did coronado soldiers explore?
Coronado's soliders explored west they were the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon
What country first explored and settled haiti?
Christopher Columbus and his crew were the first European explorers to arrive in Haiti (known as Hispaniola at the time) in 1492 on their first voyage to the Americas. The Spanish were the first Europeans to establish a settlement on the island in the early 16th century.
Who explore the Caribbean?
The Caribbean was first explored by the Native Americans. Christopher Columbus was among the first Europeans to explore the Caribbean.
What did Europeans first sought in West africa?
Europeans first saw West Africa as a new territory to obtain spices and agricultural products. West Africa was also a place for Europeans to trade their own goods.
