European powers drew the current borders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries.
Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.
African communities were not devastated by European diseases as American communities were.
European armies in Africa destroyed villages and crops in an effort to prevent their enemies from accessing African resources.
A competition between European imperial powers to control Africa
The Scramble for Africa was a period during the New Imperialism period where the continent of Africa was invaded occupied and colonized by the major European powers.
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.
"Scramble for Africa"
European powers drew the current boarders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries.
European imperialism was motivated by a desire for economic gains in both regions.
The scramble for Africa
Imperialism
Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.
European Imperialism played a horrifying role in Africa. When Europe discovered Africa's mineral wealth, they enslaved the peoples, believing themselves better.
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.
"Scramble for Africa"
it had its roots in european imperialism in africa
it wasnt