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∙ 13y agoThe Europeans stumbled on to Africa (actually the gold coast to be exact) while they were in search for a faster (easier) route to India so they could enhance the trade of spices and other things when they explored Africa they became attracted to things such as gold and ivory and would do anything in order to obtain things such as gold, salt, ivory and spices. They also explored Africa to obtain land which ultimately makes the owner more powerful.
Slave industry had a great time in Africa. Cheap labour. No need to pay.
It is tragic how Africa was exploited in the early years, and some places still is.
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∙ 11y agothe gold, diamonds, minerals, uranium, Slaves, cotton, rubber, coffee, and control of the cape. Just having a colony in Africa probably gave them satisfaction. They also probably wanted to be the first to explore the inner Africa.
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∙ 12y agoMore colonies, meant more money, power and influence over other less powerful countries.
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∙ 10y agoEuropeans found wealth in any new countries in the form of exploitable resources.
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∙ 9y agoBecause they wanted the natural riches of Africa, gold, silver, and herbs and spices.
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What European countries were interested in exploring Africa in the 1400 and 1500s Why were they interested?
Because the liked the black peoples skin duhhh
What caused the scrumble for Africa?
Competition among European countries.
Two European countries rejected the invitation to join the EU in 1995?
Africa
Why did European countries want to build new empires in Asia and Africa?
Power and Money.
When did European countries invade North Africa?
in the 1881 and the 1914
What European countries were interested in exploring Africa in the 1400 and 1500s Why were they interested?
Because the liked the black peoples skin duhhh
How many European countries held land in Africa in 1914?
Seven European countries held land in Africa in 1914.
What were the two independent countries in Africa during European Colonization?
The countries that were independent durning the European Colonization in Africa was Liberia and Ethiopia
Why were countries interested in Africa?
For the natural resources there.
Why do so many countries in Africa speak European languages?
Due to the colonisation of African countries, mostly occurring in the nineteenth century (called the European Scramble for Africa)The three most powerful and successful colonisers were Portugal (Mozambique), France (Mauritius, Northeast Africa) and the United Kingdom (Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa).Because some African countries were once/some still are ruled/colonized by European countries.
What three European countries were in America?
The three European countries that were interested in America were Spain, Great Britain, and France. They were interested because the wanted to increase their wealth and power.
Are Slovenia and Macedonia a part of Africa?
No. They are European countries.
Which two European country extend east into Asia?
the countries are Sweden and North Africa
What is a European country north of Africa?
There are many European countries north of Africa. Spain, France, and Greece, are just three examples.
What caused the scrumble for Africa?
Competition among European countries.
What percent of Africa was controlled by the other European countries?
90%
Who was involved in the scramble for Africa?
European countries
