HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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Question
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the European conquest of Africa
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the take over of Congo lands
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the division of the African continent
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to prevent fights among European powers
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why was Africa prime for conquest? Internal Forces: Variety of cultures and languages discouraged unity among the Africans. Ethnic strife (tribal wars) over land, water, and trade rights, which also prevented a unified stand ( Europeans learned to play rival groups against each other)
Detailed explanation-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.
Detailed explanation-3: -The European imperialist push into Africa was motivated by three main factors, economic, political, and social.
Detailed explanation-4: -3. Note two factors within Africa that made it vulnerable to European conquest. Many languages and cultures, Lack of technology, and Traditional rivalries.