Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.
European countries sought to establish colonies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America primarily for economic gain, driven by the desire for raw materials, new markets for their manufactured goods, and opportunities for investment. Additionally, these colonial pursuits were motivated by the quest for national prestige and power, as nations competed for territory and influence. The spread of Christianity and cultural ideologies, such as the belief in European superiority, also played a role in justifying colonization. Overall, these factors contributed to the expansion of European empires and their global reach during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The European nations divided Africa into colonies based on artificial regions, ignoring the ethnic and tribal divisions that had existed. This caused conflicts between native populations, as well as with their colonial governments.
By conquests from several European nations. The European nations had many firearms, and Africa and India did not have that many at all compared to the Europeans. This caused conquests and how India and Africa became part of the British Empire
The European scramble for colonies in Africa began in earnest during the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885. This conference, convened by Otto von Bismarck of Germany, aimed to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to the partitioning of the continent among various European powers. The competition for resources, markets, and strategic advantage spurred nations to claim vast territories, often disregarding existing African societies and borders. This marked the start of intense imperialist expansion that dramatically reshaped Africa's political and social landscape.
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It is commonly described as "the age of Imperialism".
Historically, many European nations had colonies in Africa. However, Europe never "owned" the continent.
Imperialism
Many settled in modern-day South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Madagascar, Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana and Senegal. These nations still retain considerable white populations.
B) competing for raw materials and markets
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European Colonies
The Portuguese Empire was the longest colonial European empire, with its inception dating back to its capture of Cueta in North Africa in 1415 CE. With its European borders safe from attack, Portugal was free to expand and explore other regions. It became the first European nation to explore and establish colonies in west Africa.
Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.
Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.