WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

IMPERIALISM ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What economic reasons did Europeans go to Africa for?
A
A new place to build houses.
B
A new place to educate their children
C
For natural resources, cheap labor, and markets.
D
Because the weather was nice.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The European imperialist push into Africa was motivated by three main factors, economic, political, and social.

Detailed explanation-2: -European countries realised that by taking control of African territories they could secure a very cheap supply of raw materials that would ensure industrial success and overall economic prosperity. Colonial governments organised agricultural production in the colonies to match the demand for raw materials in Europe.

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