HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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African resources were exploited
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working conditions in africa improved
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African economy became dependent on the export of manufactured goods
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Europeans recognized the superiority of african culture
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Detailed explanation-1: -Western Imperialism in Africa Europeans began to drain African natural resources including palm oil, ivory, rubber, gold, diamonds, metals, and cotton. The European rule in Africa was a mixture of economic exploitation, racist subjugation and well-meaning reform.
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: -Imperialism adversely affected the colonies. Under foreign rule, native culture and industry were destroyed. Imported goods wiped out local craft industries. By using colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for manufactured goods, colonial powers held back the colonies from developing industries.
Detailed explanation-4: -Like other European powers, Britain rushed to control African land not just for palm oil but also gold, ivory, diamonds, cotton, rubber and coal.