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.
Africa, especially central and southern Africa, was divided among European colonial powers in the late 19th century, and its native peoples conquered or controlled.
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France had most of northwest Africa, and Madagascar. This territory was acquired between 1684 and 1898, most during the Scramble for Africa (1881-1914).
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The Europeans created boundaries in Africa during colonization to divide the territory among themselves, avoid conflicts over territories, and facilitate control and exploitation of resources. It allowed them to establish clear lines of control and administration over the various regions and peoples in Africa.
Mineral resources made South Africa a place of interest to the international community. The Dutch and the British fought over control of South Africa's diamond and gold resources.
Africa has valuable natural resources for which Europe has many uses.
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.
Africa had a wealth of Natural Resources
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Great Britain controlled a lot of the African country. They were the leader in colonizing during that time period.
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It expanded to include the Western Mediterranean islands and parts of Spain and North Africa.