USA HISTORY

One of the most important motives for the European imperialism in Africa in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of

(A) religious conversion of Africans

(B) slaves for the American colonies

(C) ** raw materials used in industry

(D) new technology to gain from Africans

Concept note-1: -The main motive for imperialism was to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries. This meant that a weaker country with abundant natural resources would be colonised.

Concept note-2: -During this time, many European countries expanded their empires by aggressively establishing colonies in Africa so that they could exploit and export Africa’s resources. Raw materials like rubber, timber, diamonds, and gold were found in Africa. Europeans also wanted to protect trade routes.

Concept note-3: -In the late 1800’s, economic, political, and religious motives prompted these nations to expand their influence over other regions, each with a goal to increase their power across the globe. The Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s created a need for natural resources to fuel newly invented machinery and transportation.

Concept note-4: -The three main motivators of European imperialism were economic growth, rivalry between nations, and moral superiority.