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there were little to be done and they didn't have enough money to afford things so they started to sell their colonies

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Q: Why did europeans set up colonies in africa?
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Why did Europeans countries eventually set up colonies in Africa?

They were engaged in the slave trade


How did europeans trade?

They set up colonies and Stock-Joint Companies.


What did Europeans set up on the coast of Africa?

They set up a first free African city


How did Europeans increased trade?

They set up colonies and Stock-Joint Companies.


Did the Europeans set up colonies?

mostly for power and trade, and also to keep the empire strong.


Why did European countries set up colonies in Africa?

They were engaged in the slave trade


First European country to set up colonies along the African coast?

The first Europeans to reach West Africa were the Portuguese in the 15th century. Prince Henry the Navigator wanted to cut out the middleman and sent explorers to West Africa to look for gold.


Why was it unprofitable for europeans to establish large colonies in Africa during 1400 to 1500?

African peoples put up too much resistance


What are two reasons why Europeans left Africa after world war 2?

they could no longer afford to keep up thier colonies and were out of money


Why was it unprofitable for Europeans to establish large colonies in Africa during the 1400 and 1500?

African peoples put up too much resistance


Who set up colonies in south africa?

Netherlands (1650's-1806) and the UK (1803-1910).


How is Kenya set up?

Kenya is set up in Africa on the east of Africa.