HISTORY
IMPERIALISM ASIA
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Question
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What were two “humanitarian reasons” Europeans wanted to conquer territories in Africa?
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To spread Christianity
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To cure diseases
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To help orphans find homes
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To civilize Africans by eliminating barbaric practices
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Christianity was one justification that European powers used to colonize and exploit Africa. Through the dissemination of Christian doctrine, European nations such as Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands sought to educate and reform African culture.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the mid to late 19th century, the European powers colonized much of Africa and Southeast Asia. During the decades of imperialism, the industrializing powers of Europe viewed the African and Asian continents as reservoirs of raw materials, labor, and territory for future settlement.
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